The #1 song in the UK on August 8, 1988

The Only Way Is Up By Yazz and the Plastic Population

Other #1 songs on August 8, 1988

#1 Hit Song

Roll With It
Steve Winwood

#1 R&B Song

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

#1 Country Song

Don't Close Your Eyes
Keith Whitley

#1 Dance Track

The Right Stuff
Vanessa Williams

Notable August 8 birthdays in the 1980s

Ryann Redmond
Stage Actress
Born August 08, 1987

Zoe Nash
Pop Singer
Born August 08, 1990

Chris Lake
DJ
Born August 08, 1982

Simge
Pop Singer
Born August 08, 1981

Shayna Baszler
MMA Fighter
Born August 08, 1980

Mari Voiles
Drummer
Born August 08, 1986

Natalia Velez
Model
Born August 08, 1985