The #1 song in the UK on August 23, 1988

The Only Way Is Up By Yazz and the Plastic Population

Other #1 songs on August 23, 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 23 birthdays in the 1980s

Darren Collison
Basketball Player
Born August 23, 1987

Josh Morris
Rugby Player
Born August 23, 1986

Yaman Al Omari
TV Show Host
Born August 23, 1989

James Collins
Soccer Player
Born August 23, 1983

Carrie Green
Entrepreneur
Born August 23, 1985

Lexi Luca
Pop Singer
Born August 23, 1990