The #1 song in the UK on August 26, 1988

The Only Way Is Up By Yazz and the Plastic Population

Other #1 songs on August 26, 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 26 birthdays in the 1980s

Ishita Dutta
Movie Actress
Born August 26, 1990
Chris Coyier
Graphic Designer
Born August 26, 1980
Conor Powell
Soccer Player
Born August 26, 1987
Rodrigo Villalobos
Comedian
Born August 26, 1984
Joey Diggs Jr.
Pop Singer
Born August 26, 1989
Nicole Ryan
Radio Host
Born August 26, 1982
Brett Wallace
Baseball Player
Born August 26, 1986
Tino Best
Cricket Player
Born August 26, 1981