The #1 song in the UK on January 16, 1988

Heaven Is a Place on Earth By Belinda Carlisle

Other #1 songs on January 16, 1988

#1 Hit Song

Got My Mind Set on You
George Harrison

#1 R&B Song

The Way You Make Me Feel
Michael Jackson

#1 Country Song

One Friend
Dan Seals

#1 Dance Track

Never Gonna Give You Up
Rick Astley

Notable January 16 birthdays in the 1980s

Rina Nose
Comedian
Born January 16, 1984
Ida Fladen
Radio Host
Born January 16, 1986
Paul Drinkhall
Table Tennis Player
Born January 16, 1990
Joe Flacco
Football Player
Born January 16, 1985
Clare Uchima
Pianist
Born January 16, 1983