The #1 song in the UK on August 23, 1980

Ashes to Ashes By David Bowie

Other #1 songs on August 23, 1980

#1 Hit Song

Magic
Olivia Newton-John

#1 R&B Song

Upside Down
Diana Ross

#1 Country Song

Drivin' My Life Away
Eddie Rabbitt

#1 Dance Track

Upside Down / I'm Coming Out
Diana Ross

Notable August 23 birthdays in the 1980s

Trixie Mattel

Born August 23, 1989
Jeremy Lin

Born August 23, 1988
Darren Collison

Born August 23, 1987
Sky Blu

Born August 23, 1986
Tony Moll

Born August 23, 1983
Natalie Coughlin

Born August 23, 1982