The #1 song in the UK on August 16, 1988

The Only Way Is Up By Yazz and the Plastic Population

Other #1 songs on August 16, 1988

#1 Hit Song

Roll With It
Steve Winwood

#1 R&B Song

Loosey's Rap
Rick James featuring Roxanne Shanté

#1 Country Song

Bluest Eyes in Texas
Restless Heart

#1 Dance Track

Love Will Save the Day
Whitney Houston

Notable August 16 birthdays in the 1980s

Cedric Alexander

Born August 16, 1989
Carey Price

Born August 16, 1987
Shawn Pyfrom

Born August 16, 1986
Cristin Milioti

Born August 16, 1985
Candice Dupree

Born August 16, 1984
Cam Gigandet

Born August 16, 1982
Vanessa Carlton

Born August 16, 1980