The #1 song in the UK on August 16, 1989

Swing the Mood By Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers

Other #1 songs on August 16, 1989

#1 Hit Song

Right Here Waiting
Richard Marx

#1 R&B Song

Something in the Way (You Make Me Feel)
Stephanie Mills

#1 Country Song

Sunday in the South
Shenandoah

#1 Alternative Hit

Channel Z
The B-52's

#1 Dance Track

Batdance
Prince

Notable August 16 birthdays in the 1980s

Ryan Kerrigan

Born August 16, 1988
Carey Price

Born August 16, 1987
Shawn Pyfrom

Born August 16, 1986
Cristin Milioti

Born August 16, 1985
Candice Dupree

Born August 16, 1984
Cam Gigandet

Born August 16, 1982
Vanessa Carlton

Born August 16, 1980