The #1 dance song on August 16, 1989

Batdance By Prince

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 Alternative Hit

Channel Z
The B-52's

Notable August 16 birthdays in the 1980s

Bok Bok
Music Producer
Born August 16, 1985
Leoqueen Kay
Stylist
Born August 16, 1990
Hadrien Feraud
Bassist
Born August 16, 1984
Rina Grishina
TV Actress
Born August 16, 1987
Colin Cassady
Wrestler
Born August 16, 1986
Kevin Williams
Football Player
Born August 16, 1980