The #1 song on October 16, 1988

A Groovy Kind of Love By Phil Collins

Other #1 songs on October 16, 1988

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

#1 Dance Track

Spy in the House of Love
Was (Not Was)

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