On 16th Aug 1988 ...

The Number 1 single was:
Yazz & Plastic Population - "The Only Way Is Up"
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The Number 1 album was:
Various artist compilation (EMI/Virgin) - "Now That's What I Call Music 12"
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Born on 16th Aug:
1915 - Al Hibbler
1946 - Gordon Fleet ( drummer, The Easybeats )
1957 - Tim Farriss ( guitarist, INXS )
1958 - Madonna Louise Ciccone ( full name Madonna Louise Ciccone )
1967 - MC Remedee ( of The Cookie Crew )