The #1 song in the UK on July 31, 1988

The Only Way Is Up By Yazz and the Plastic Population

Other #1 songs on July 31, 1988

#1 Hit Song

Roll With It
Steve Winwood

#1 R&B Song

Off on Your Own (Girl)
Al B. Sure!

#1 Country Song

Baby Blue
George Strait

#1 Dance Track

K.I.S.S.I.N.G.
Siedah Garrett

Notable July 31 birthdays in the 1980s

Michael Bradley

Born July 31, 1987

Brian Orakpo

Born July 31, 1986

DeMarcus Ware

Born July 31, 1982

Vernon Carey

Born July 31, 1981