The #1 song in the UK on August 17, 1988

The Only Way Is Up By Yazz and the Plastic Population

Other #1 songs on August 17, 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 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Joe Maalouf
TV Show Host
Born August 17, 1983
Leslie Smith
MMA Fighter
Born August 17, 1982
Corey Williams
Football Player
Born August 17, 1980
Katia Palma
TV Actress
Born August 17, 1981
Tara Macken
TV Actress
Born August 17, 1990
Nick Imms
Tattoo Artist
Born August 17, 1989
Peewee Longway
Rapper
Born August 17, 1984
Sarah Vivan
Radio Host
Born August 17, 1987