The #1 dance song on October 16, 1988

Spy in the House of Love By Was (Not Was)

Other #1 songs on October 16, 1988

#1 Hit Song

A Groovy Kind of Love
Phil Collins

UK #1 Song

One Moment in Time
Whitney Houston

#1 R&B Song

My Prerogative
Bobby Brown

#1 Country Song

Strong Enough to Bend
Tanya Tucker

#1 Alternative Hit

Desire
U2

Notable October 16 birthdays in the 1980s

Casey Stoner
Race Car Driver
Born October 16, 1985
Mayuko Hagiwara
Cyclist
Born October 16, 1986
Emily Alabi
Dancer
Born October 16, 1989
Kim Ah-joong
Movie Actress
Born October 16, 1982
Boyd Melson
Boxer
Born October 16, 1981
Rafa Brites
TV Show Host
Born October 16, 1987
Shayne Ward
Pop Singer
Born October 16, 1984