The #1 song in the UK on July 31, 1987

La Bamba By Los Lobos

Other #1 songs on July 31, 1987

#1 Hit Song

Shakedown
Bob Seger

#1 R&B Song

Fake
Alexander O'Neal

#1 Country Song

Snap Your Fingers
Ronnie Milsap

#1 Dance Track

Strangelove
Depeche Mode

Notable July 31 birthdays in the 1980s

A. J. Green

Born July 31, 1988
Brian Orakpo

Born July 31, 1986
DeMarcus Ware

Born July 31, 1982
Vernon Carey

Born July 31, 1981