The #1 song in the UK on August 17, 1988

The Only Way Is Up By Yazz and the Plastic Population

Other #1 songs on August 17, 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 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Lil B

Born August 17, 1989

Rudy Gay

Born August 17, 1986

Dee Brown

Born August 17, 1984

Dustin Pedroia

Born August 17, 1983

Cheerleader Melissa

Born August 17, 1982