The #1 song in the UK on August 12, 1988

The Only Way Is Up By Yazz and the Plastic Population

Other #1 songs on August 12, 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 12 birthdays in the 1980s

Kyle Arrington

Born August 12, 1986

Bryan Pata

Born August 12, 1984

Maggie Lawson

Born August 12, 1980