The #1 song in the UK on August 5, 1988

The Only Way Is Up By Yazz and the Plastic Population

Other #1 songs on August 5, 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 5 birthdays in the 1980s

Reza Mokhtarian
Entrepreneur
Born August 05, 1982
MAH
Punk Singer
Born August 05, 1986
Rola Yammout
Model
Born August 05, 1984
Matt Mira
Comedian
Born August 05, 1983
Matt Hires
Pop Singer
Born August 05, 1985
Pressure
Reggae Singer
Born August 05, 1981
Karen Lima
Model
Born August 05, 1989