The #1 song in the UK on August 26, 1980

Ashes to Ashes By David Bowie

Other #1 songs on August 26, 1980

#1 Hit Song

Sailing
Christopher Cross

#1 R&B Song

Upside Down
Diana Ross

#1 Country Song

Cowboys and Clowns
Ronnie Milsap

#1 Dance Track

Fame/ Red Light/ Hot Lunch Jam
Irene Cara/ Linda Clifford

Notable August 26 birthdays in the 1980s

James Harden

Born August 26, 1989
Evan Ross

Born August 26, 1988
Juan Joseph

Born August 26, 1987
Saint Jhn

Born August 26, 1986
Brandon McDonald

Born August 26, 1985
John Mulaney

Born August 26, 1982