The #1 dance song on October 16, 1988

Spy in the House of Love By Was (Not Was)

Other #1 songs on October 16, 1988

#1 Hit Song

A Groovy Kind of Love
Phil Collins

UK #1 Song

One Moment in Time
Whitney Houston

#1 R&B Song

My Prerogative
Bobby Brown

#1 Country Song

Strong Enough to Bend
Tanya Tucker

#1 Alternative Hit

Desire
U2

Notable October 16 birthdays in the 1980s

Jay Beagle

Born October 16, 1985

Rachel Reilly

Born October 16, 1984

Kenny Omega

Born October 16, 1983

Alan Anderson

Born October 16, 1982

Brea Grant

Born October 16, 1981

Sue Bird

Born October 16, 1980