The #1 song in the UK on August 19, 1988

The Only Way Is Up By Yazz and the Plastic Population

Other #1 songs on August 19, 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 19 birthdays in the 1980s

Romeo Miller

Born August 19, 1989
Patrick Chung

Born August 19, 1987
Christina Perri

Born August 19, 1986
David A. Gregory

Born August 19, 1985
Erika Christensen

Born August 19, 1982
Taylor Pyatt

Born August 19, 1981