The #1 song in the UK on October 1, 1988

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother By The Hollies

Other #1 songs on October 1, 1988

#1 Hit Song

Don't Worry, Be Happy
Bobby McFerrin

#1 R&B Song

Addicted to You
LeVert

#1 Country Song

We Believe in Happy Endings
Earl Thomas Conley with Emmylou Harris

#1 Alternative Hit

All That Money Wants
The Psychedelic Furs

#1 Dance Track

Sendin' All My Love
The Jets

Notable October 1 birthdays in the 1980s

Brie Larson

Born October 01, 1989
Matthew Daddario

Born October 01, 1987
Jurnee Smollett

Born October 01, 1986
Beck Bennett

Born October 01, 1984
David Yelldell

Born October 01, 1981
Sarah Drew

Born October 01, 1980