The #1 alternative song on August 16, 1989

Channel Z By The B-52's

Other #1 songs on August 16, 1989

#1 Hit Song

Right Here Waiting
Richard Marx

UK #1 Song

Swing the Mood
Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers

#1 R&B Song

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

#1 Country Song

Sunday in the South
Shenandoah

#1 Dance Track

Batdance
Prince

Notable August 16 birthdays in the 1980s

Dustin Bushnell
Guitarist
Born August 16, 1981
Bok Bok
Music Producer
Born August 16, 1985
Vanessa Carlton
Pop Singer
Born August 16, 1980
Liam Titcomb
Pop Singer
Born August 16, 1987
Taylor Lashae
Model
Born August 16, 1988
Nikolaos Zisis
Basketball Player
Born August 16, 1983
Ummet Ozcan
DJ
Born August 16, 1982
Gwen Garcia Leets
Model
Born August 16, 1986