The #1 song in the UK on August 19, 1988

The Only Way Is Up By Yazz and the Plastic Population

Other #1 songs on August 19, 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 19 birthdays in the 1980s

Mikhail Bashkatov
TV Actor
Born August 19, 1981

Stipe Miocic
MMA Fighter
Born August 19, 1982

DJ Monopoli
Music Producer
Born August 19, 1989

Russell Kane
Comedian
Born August 19, 1980

Jazmin Pinedo
TV Show Host
Born August 19, 1990

Briana Venskus
TV Actress
Born August 19, 1984