The #1 song on December 31, 1981

Physical By Olivia Newton-John

Other #1 songs on December 31, 1981

UK #1 Song

Don't You Want Me
The Human League

#1 R&B Song

Let's Groove
Earth, Wind and Fire

#1 Country Song

Love in the First Degree
Alabama

#1 Dance Track

You Can
Madleen Kane

Notable December 31 birthdays in the 1980s

Javaris Crittenton

Born December 31, 1987
Nate Freiman

Born December 31, 1986
Jonathan Horton

Born December 31, 1985
Corey Crawford

Born December 31, 1984
The Rocket Summer

Born December 31, 1982
Jesse Carlson

Born December 31, 1980