The #1 song in the UK on August 27, 1980

Ashes to Ashes By David Bowie

Other #1 songs on August 27, 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 27 birthdays in the 1980s

Juliana Cannarozzo

Born August 27, 1989
Alexa PenaVega

Born August 27, 1988
Darren McFadden

Born August 27, 1987
Mario

Born August 27, 1986
Kayla Ewell

Born August 27, 1985
Amanda Fuller

Born August 27, 1984
Patrick J. Adams

Born August 27, 1981