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

One Moment in Time By Whitney Houston

Other #1 songs on October 19, 1988

#1 Hit Song

A Groovy Kind of Love
Phil Collins

#1 R&B Song

My Prerogative
Bobby Brown

#1 Country Song

Strong Enough to Bend
Tanya Tucker

#1 Alternative Hit

Desire
U2

#1 Dance Track

Spy in the House of Love
Was (Not Was)

Notable October 19 birthdays in the 1980s

Cara Santa Maria

Born October 19, 1983
J. A. Happ

Born October 19, 1982
Rajai Davis

Born October 19, 1980