The #1 song in the UK on October 16, 1988

One Moment in Time By Whitney Houston

Other #1 songs on October 16, 1988

#1 Hit Song

A Groovy Kind of Love
Phil Collins

#1 R&B Song

My Prerogative
Bobby Brown

#1 Country Song

Strong Enough to Bend
Tanya Tucker

#1 Alternative Hit

Desire
U2

#1 Dance Track

Spy in the House of Love
Was (Not Was)

Notable October 16 birthdays in the 1980s

Ratu Felisha
Soap Opera Actress
Born October 16, 1982
Shayne Ward
Pop Singer
Born October 16, 1984
Margarita Alvarez
Fashion Designer
Born October 16, 1986
Zanilia Zhao
TV Actress
Born October 16, 1987
Drew Gehling
Stage Actor
Born October 16, 1983
Carlie Casey
TV Actress
Born October 16, 1990
Marc Parejo
TV Actor
Born October 16, 1981