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

The Only Way Is Up By Yazz and the Plastic Population

Other #1 songs on August 16, 1988

#1 Hit Song

Roll With It
Steve Winwood

#1 R&B Song

Loosey's Rap
Rick James featuring Roxanne Shanté

#1 Country Song

Bluest Eyes in Texas
Restless Heart

#1 Dance Track

Love Will Save the Day
Whitney Houston

Notable August 16 birthdays in the 1980s

Bok Bok
Music Producer
Born August 16, 1985
Raka Cyril Damar
Rock Singer
Born August 16, 1989
Leoqueen Kay
Stylist
Born August 16, 1990
Renata Langmannova
Model
Born August 16, 1986
Rina Grishina
TV Actress
Born August 16, 1987
Nikos Zisis
Basketball Player
Born August 16, 1983
Elita Lofblad
Model
Born August 16, 1980
Adrienne Ferreira
Model
Born August 16, 1984