The #1 song in the UK on August 16, 1989

Swing the Mood By Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers

Other #1 songs on August 16, 1989

#1 Hit Song

Right Here Waiting
Richard Marx

#1 R&B Song

Something in the Way (You Make Me Feel)
Stephanie Mills

#1 Country Song

Sunday in the South
Shenandoah

#1 Alternative Hit

Channel Z
The B-52's

#1 Dance Track

Batdance
Prince

Notable August 16 birthdays in the 1980s

Paul Ter Voorde
Graphic Designer
Born August 16, 1987
Lucy Laucht
Photographer
Born August 16, 1984
David Douglas
MMA Fighter
Born August 16, 1982
Bia
Rapper
Born August 16, 1990
Roque Santa Cruz
Soccer Player
Born August 16, 1981
Elita Lofblad
Model
Born August 16, 1980
Colin Cassady
Wrestler
Born August 16, 1986
Ryan Kerrigan
Football Player
Born August 16, 1988