The #1 song in the UK on August 9, 1988

The Only Way Is Up By Yazz and the Plastic Population

Other #1 songs on August 9, 1988

#1 Hit Song

Roll With It
Steve Winwood

#1 R&B Song

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

#1 Country Song

Don't Close Your Eyes
Keith Whitley

#1 Dance Track

The Right Stuff
Vanessa Williams

Notable August 9 birthdays in the 1980s

Jason Heyward

Born August 09, 1989

Tyler Smith

Born August 09, 1986

Anna Kendrick

Born August 09, 1985

Dan Levy

Born August 09, 1983

Joel Anthony

Born August 09, 1982

Jarvis Hayes

Born August 09, 1981