The #1 R&B song on August 16, 1989

Something in the Way (You Make Me Feel) By Stephanie Mills

Other #1 songs on August 16, 1989

#1 Hit Song

Right Here Waiting
Richard Marx

UK #1 Song

Swing the Mood
Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers

#1 Country Song

Sunday in the South
Shenandoah

#1 Alternative Hit

Channel Z
The B-52's

#1 Dance Track

Batdance
Prince

Notable August 16 birthdays in the 1980s

Ryan Kerrigan

Born August 16, 1988

Carey Price

Born August 16, 1987

Shawn Pyfrom

Born August 16, 1986

Cristin Milioti

Born August 16, 1985

Candice Dupree

Born August 16, 1984

Cam Gigandet

Born August 16, 1982

Vanessa Carlton

Born August 16, 1980