The #1 dance song on August 31, 1983

Rockit By Herbie Hancock

Other #1 songs on August 31, 1983

#1 Hit Song

Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
Eurythmics

UK #1 Song

Red Red Wine
UB40

#1 R&B Song

Cold Blooded
Rick James

#1 Country Song

A Fire I Can't Put Out
George Strait

Notable August 31 birthdays in the 1980s

Dezmon Briscoe

Born August 31, 1989
Matt Adams

Born August 31, 1988
Ryan Kelley

Born August 31, 1986
Ryan Kesler

Born August 31, 1984
Ian Crocker

Born August 31, 1982
Steve Saviano

Born August 31, 1981