The #1 song in the UK on August 5, 1988

The Only Way Is Up By Yazz and the Plastic Population

Other #1 songs on August 5, 1988

#1 Hit Song

Roll With It
Steve Winwood

#1 R&B Song

Off on Your Own (Girl)
Al B. Sure!

#1 Country Song

Baby Blue
George Strait

#1 Dance Track

K.I.S.S.I.N.G.
Siedah Garrett

Notable August 5 birthdays in the 1980s

Jessica Nigri

Born August 05, 1989

Paula Creamer

Born August 05, 1986

Lolo Jones

Born August 05, 1982

Carl Crawford

Born August 05, 1981

Jesse Williams

Born August 05, 1980