The #1 song in the UK on August 29, 1980

Ashes to Ashes By David Bowie

Other #1 songs on August 29, 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 29 birthdays in the 1980s

Lea Michele

Born August 29, 1986

Jennifer Landon

Born August 29, 1983

Geneviève Jeanson

Born August 29, 1981