On This Day... 31 August

• 1930
• Big Tiny Little(School Day) was born in Minnesota, US
• 1935
• Dean Beard(Rakin' And Scrapin') was born in Texas, US
• 1939
• Jerry Allison(The Crickets) was born in Texas, US
• 1945
• Bob Welch(Sentimental Lady) was born in California, US
• Van Morrison(Brown Eyed Girl) was born in Northern Ireland, UK
• 1948
• Rudolf Schenker(The Scorpions) was born in Germany
• 1953
• Number One in the UKI Believe - Frankie Laine
• 1954
• Number One in the UKCara Mia - David Whitfield (with Mantovani & his Orchestra)
• 1955
• Number One in the UKRose Marie - Slim Whitman
• 1956
• Number One in the UKQue Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) - Doris Day
• 1957
• Glenn Tilbrook was born in England, UK
• Number One in the UKDiana - Paul Anka
• 1958
• Number One in the UKWhen - The Kalin Twins
• Number One in the USVolare (Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu) - Domenico Modugno
• 1959
• Tony DeFranco was born in Canada
• Number One in the UKLiving Doll - Cliff Richard (and The Drifters (UK))
• Number One in the USThe Three Bells - The Browns
• 1960
• Number One in the UKApache - The Shadows
• Number One in the USIt's Now Or Never - Elvis Presley (with The Jordanaires)
• 1961
• Number One in the UKJohnny, Remember Me - John Leyton
• Number One in the USWooden Heart - Joe Dowell
• 1962
• Joanna Connor(Different Kind Of War) was born in Illinois, US
• Number One in the UKI Remember You - Frank Ifield
• Number One in the USThe Locomotion - Little Eva
• 1963
• Number One in the UKBad To Me - Billy J Kramer (and The Dakotas)
• Number One in the USMy Boyfriend's Back - The Angels (US)
• 1964
• Number One in the UKHave I The Right - The Honeycombs
• Number One in the USWhere Did Our Love Go? - The Supremes
• 1965
• Number One in the UKI Got You Babe - Sonny & Cher
• Number One in the USI Got You Babe - Sonny & Cher
• 1966
• Number One in the UKYellow Submarine - The Beatles
• Number One in the USSummer In The City - The Lovin' Spoonful
• 1967
• Number One in the UKSan Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair) - Scott Mckenzie
• 1968
• Number One in the UKDo It Again - The Beach Boys
• Number One in the USPeople Got To Be Free - The Rascals
• 1969
• Number One in the UKIn The Year 2525 (Exordium and Terminus) - Zager & Evans
• Number One in the USHonky Tonk Women - The Rolling Stones
• 1970
• Debbie Gibson(Only In My Dreams) was born in New York, US
• Number One in the UKThe Wonder Of You - Elvis Presley
• Number One in the USWar - Edwin Starr
• 1971
• Junior Jack(Stupidisco) was born in Italy
• Number One in the UKI'm Still Waiting - Diana Ross
• Number One in the USHow Can You Mend A Broken Heart - The Bee Gees
• 1972
• Number One in the UKYou Wear It Well - Rod Stewart
• Number One in the USBrandy (You're A Fine Girl) - Looking Glass
• 1973
• Number One in the UKYoung Love - Donny Osmond
• Number One in the USBrother Louie - Stories
• 1974
• Number One in the UKLove Me For A Reason - The Osmonds
• Number One in the US(You're) Having My Baby - Paul Anka (with Odia Coates)
• 1975
• Sara Ramirez(The Story) was born in Mexico
• Number One in the UKSailing - Rod Stewart
• Number One in the USGet Down Tonight - KC & The Sunshine Band
• 1976
• Number One in the UKDancing Queen - ABBA
• Number One in the USDon't Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John (and Kiki Dee)
• 1977
• Number One in the UKWay Down - Elvis Presley
• Number One in the USBest Of My Love - The Emotions
• 1978
• Number One in the UKThree Times A Lady - The Commodores
• Number One in the USGrease - Frankie Valli
• 1979
• Simon Neil(Biffy Clyro/Live Lounge Allstars) was born in Scotland, UK
• Number One in the UKWe Don't Talk Anymore - Cliff Richard
• Number One in the USMy Sharona - The Knack
• 1980
• Number One in the UKStart - The Jam
• Number One in the USSailing - Christopher Cross
• 1981
• Number One in the UKTainted Love - Soft Cell
• Number One in the USEndless Love - Diana Ross (and Lionel Richie)
• 1982
• Number One in the UKEye Of The Tiger - Survivor
• Number One in the USEye Of The Tiger - Survivor
• 1983
• Number One in the UKRed, Red Wine - UB40
• Number One in the USEvery Breath You Take - The Police
• 1984
• Number One in the UKCareless Whisper - George Michael
• Number One in the USGhostbusters (Searchin' For The Spirit) - Ray Parker Jr.
• 1985
• Number One in the UKI Got You Babe - UB40 (featuring Chrissie Hynde)
• Number One in the USThe Power Of Love - Huey Lewis & The News
• 1986
• Number One in the UKI Want To Wake Up With You - Boris Gardiner
• Number One in the USHigher Love - Steve Winwood
• 1987
• Number One in the UKNever Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
• Number One in the USLa Bamba - Los Lobos
• 1988
• Number One in the UKThe Only Way Is Up - Yazz (and The Plastic Population)
• Number One in the USMonkey - George Michael
• 1989
• Mickey Hawks(Cotton Pickin') died in Unknown
• Number One in the UKSwing The Mood - Jive Bunny (and The Mastermixers)
• Number One in the USRight Here Waiting - Richard Marx
• 1990
• Number One in the UKItsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini - Bombalurina
• Number One in the USVision Of Love - Mariah Carey
• 1991
• Number One in the UK(Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams
• Number One in the US(Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams
• 1992
• Number One in the UKRhythm Is A Dancer - Snap!
• Number One in the USEnd Of The Road - Boyz II Men
• 1993
• Number One in the UKMr. Vain - Culture Beat
• Number One in the USCan't Help Falling In Love - UB40
• 1994
• Mostack(Wild) was born in England, UK
• Number One in the UKLove Is All Around - Wet Wet Wet
• Number One in the USI'll Make Love To You - Boyz II Men
• 1995
• Number One in the UKCountry House - Blur
• Number One in the USKiss From A Rose - Seal
• 1996
• Number One in the UKWannabe - The Spice Girls
• Number One in the USMacarena - Los Del Rio
• 1997
• Number One in the UKMen In Black - Will Smith
• Number One in the USMo Money Mo Problems - The Notorious B.I.G.
• 1998
• Number One in the UKIf You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next - Manic Street Preachers
• Number One in the USThe Boy Is Mine - Brandy (and Monica)
• 1999
• Number One in the UKMambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of...) - Lou Bega
• Number One in the USGenie In A Bottle - Christina Aguilera
• 2000
• Number One in the UKMusic - Madonna
• Number One in the USDoesn't Really Matter - Janet
• 2001
• Number One in the UKLet's Dance - 5ive
• Number One in the USFallin' - Alicia Keys
• 2002
• Number One in the UKCrossroads - Blazin' Squad
• Number One in the USDilemma - Nelly (featuring Kelly Rowland)
• 2003
• Number One in the UKAre You Ready For Love? - Elton John
• Number One in the USCrazy In Love - Beyonce (featuring Jay-Z)
• 2004
• Joe Barry(I'm A Fool To Care) died in Louisiana, US
• Number One in the UKThese Words - Natasha Bedingfield
• Number One in the USLean Back - Terror Squad (featuring Fat Joe & Remy)
• 2005
• Number One in the UKThe Importance Of Being Idle - Oasis
• Number One in the USWe Belong Together - Mariah Carey
• 2006
• Number One in the UKDeja Vu - Beyonce (featuring Jay-Z)
• Number One in the USLondon Bridge - Fergie
• 2007
• Number One in the UKStronger - Kanye West
• Number One in the USBeautiful Girls - Sean Kingston
• 2008
• Number One in the UKI Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry
• Number One in the USDisturbia - Rihanna
• 2009
• Number One in the UKHoliday - Dizzee Rascal
• Number One in the USI Gotta Feeling - The Black Eyed Peas
• 2010
• Number One in the UKDynamite - Taio Cruz
• Number One in the USLove The Way You Lie - Eminem (featuring Rihanna)
• 2011
• Number One in the UKHeart Skips A Beat - Olly Murs (featuring Rizzle Kicks)
• Number One in the USLast Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) - Katy Perry
• 2012
• Max Bygraves(Tulips From Amsterdam) died in Australia
• Number One in the UKBom Bom - Sam & The Womp
• Number One in the USWhistle - Flo Rida
• 2013
• Number One in the UKBurn - Ellie Goulding
• Number One in the USBlurred Lines - Robin Thicke (featuring T.I. & Pharrell)
• 2014
• Number One in the UKPrayer In C - Lilly Wood (and Robin Schulz)
• Number One in the USRude - MAGIC
• 2015
• Number One in the UKFight Song - Rachel Platten
• Number One in the USCheerleader - Omi
• 2016
• Number One in the UKCold Water - Major Lazer (featuring Justin Bieber & MO)
• Number One in the USCheap Thrills - Sia (featuring Sean Paul)
• 2017
• Number One in the UKNew Rules - Dua Lipa
• Number One in the USDespacito - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee (featuring Justin Bieber)
• 2018
• Number One in the UKEastside - Benny Blanco, Halsey & Khalid (featuring Juice WRLD)
• Number One in the USIn My Feelings - Drake
• 2019
• Number One in the UKTake Me Back To London - Ed Sheeran (featuring Stormzy)
• Number One in the USSenorita - Shawn Mendes (and Camila Cabello)
• 2020
• Number One in the USWAP - Cardi B (featuring Megan Thee Stallion)