The #1 dance song on August 12, 1988

The Right Stuff By Vanessa Williams

Other #1 songs on August 12, 1988

#1 Hit Song

Roll With It
Steve Winwood

UK #1 Song

The Only Way Is Up
Yazz and the Plastic Population

#1 R&B Song

Off on Your Own (Girl)
Al B. Sure!

#1 Country Song

Don't Close Your Eyes
Keith Whitley

Notable August 12 birthdays in the 1980s

Kyle Arrington

Born August 12, 1986
Bryan Pata

Born August 12, 1984
Maggie Lawson

Born August 12, 1980