The #1 country song on August 31, 1968

Mama Tried By Merle Haggard

Other #1 songs on August 31, 1968

#1 Hit Song

People Got to Be Free
The Rascals

UK #1 Song

Do It Again
The Beach Boys

#1 R&B Song

You're All I Need to Get By
Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

Notable August 31 birthdays in the 1960s

Jeff Russo

Born August 31, 1969
Gene Hoglan

Born August 31, 1967
Raymond P. Hammond

Born August 31, 1964
Reb Beach

Born August 31, 1963
Dee Bradley Baker

Born August 31, 1962
Chris Whitley

Born August 31, 1960