The #1 song in the UK on October 1, 1988

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother By The Hollies

Other #1 songs on October 1, 1988

#1 Hit Song

Don't Worry, Be Happy
Bobby McFerrin

#1 R&B Song

Addicted to You
LeVert

#1 Country Song

We Believe in Happy Endings
Earl Thomas Conley with Emmylou Harris

#1 Alternative Hit

All That Money Wants
The Psychedelic Furs

#1 Dance Track

Sendin' All My Love
The Jets

Notable October 1 birthdays in the 1980s

Oliver El-Khatib
Entrepreneur
Born October 01, 1986
Sami Miro
Model
Born October 01, 1987
Ana Vurcer
Pop Singer
Born October 01, 1984
Shantell Martin
Performance Artist
Born October 01, 1980
Darren Ford
Baseball Player
Born October 01, 1985
Betty Autier
Model
Born October 01, 1983