The #1 song in the UK on August 22, 1988

The Only Way Is Up By Yazz and the Plastic Population

Other #1 songs on August 22, 1988

#1 Hit Song

Monkey
George Michael

#1 R&B Song

Nice 'N' Slow
Freddie Jackson

#1 Country Song

The Wanderer
Eddie Rabbitt

#1 Dance Track

Say It's Gonna Rain
Will to Power

Notable August 22 birthdays in the 1980s

Diana Madison
TV Show Host
Born August 22, 1982

Mook Boy
Rapper
Born August 22, 1980

Langley Fox Hemingway
Illustrator
Born August 22, 1989

Bobby Norris
TV Actor
Born August 22, 1986

Clint Reynolds
BMX Rider
Born August 22, 1985

Sofia Elliot
TV Actress
Born August 22, 1981