The #1 song in the UK on August 18, 1988

The Only Way Is Up By Yazz and the Plastic Population

Other #1 songs on August 18, 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 18 birthdays in the 1980s

Anna Akana

Born August 18, 1989

Justin Wilson

Born August 18, 1987

Evan Gattis

Born August 18, 1986

Bart Scott

Born August 18, 1980