The #1 song in the UK on August 2, 1988

The Only Way Is Up By Yazz and the Plastic Population

Other #1 songs on August 2, 1988

#1 Hit Song

Roll With It
Steve Winwood

#1 R&B Song

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

#1 Country Song

Baby Blue
George Strait

#1 Dance Track

K.I.S.S.I.N.G.
Siedah Garrett

Notable August 2 birthdays in the 1980s

Nic von Rupp
Surfer
Born August 02, 1990
Helder Postiga
Soccer Player
Born August 02, 1982
Frank Waln
Rapper
Born August 02, 1989
Talia'uli Latukefu
TV Actor
Born August 02, 1983
Zak Cummings
MMA Fighter
Born August 02, 1984
Ashley Cummins
MMA Fighter
Born August 02, 1987
Marion Reimers
Sportscaster
Born August 02, 1985