The #1 dance song on August 31, 1979

The Boss (all cuts) By Diana Ross

Other #1 songs on August 31, 1979

#1 Hit Song

My Sharona
The Knack

UK #1 Song

We Don't Talk Anymore
Cliff Richard

#1 R&B Song

Good Times
Chic

#1 Country Song

Heartbreak Hotel
Willie Nelson and Leon Russell

Notable August 31 birthdays in the 1970s

Jeff Hardy

Born August 31, 1977

Shar Jackson

Born August 31, 1976

John Grahame

Born August 31, 1975

Scott Niedermayer

Born August 31, 1973

Chris Tucker

Born August 31, 1971

Debbie Gibson

Born August 31, 1970