The #1 song on July 31, 1970

(They Long to Be) Close to You By The Carpenters

Other #1 songs on July 31, 1970

UK #1 Song

The Wonder of You
Elvis Presley

#1 R&B Song

Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)
Stevie Wonder

#1 Country Song

Wonder Could I Live There Anymore
Charley Pride

Notable July 31 birthdays in the 1970s

J. J. Furmaniak

Born July 31, 1979
Zac Brown

Born July 31, 1978
Joshua Cain

Born July 31, 1976
Randy Flores

Born July 31, 1975
Leona Naess

Born July 31, 1974
Gus Frerotte

Born July 31, 1971