The #1 dance song on August 1, 1985

Freeway of Love By Aretha Franklin

Other #1 songs on August 1, 1985

#1 Hit Song

Shout
Tears for Fears

UK #1 Song

Into the Groove
Madonna

#1 R&B Song

Freeway of Love
Aretha Franklin

#1 Country Song

40 Hour Week (For a Livin')
Alabama

Notable August 1 birthdays in the 1980s

Madison Bumgarner

Born August 01, 1989

Mike Wallace

Born August 01, 1986

Steve Feak

Born August 01, 1984

Bobby Carpenter

Born August 01, 1983