The #1 country song on December 31, 1988

When You Say Nothing at All By Keith Whitley

Other #1 songs on December 31, 1988

#1 Hit Song

Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Poison

UK #1 Song

Mistletoe and Wine
Cliff Richard

#1 R&B Song

Tumblin' Down
Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers

#1 Alternative Hit

Orange Crush
R.E.M.

#1 Dance Track

The Great Commandment
Camouflage

Notable December 31 birthdays in the 1980s

Anders Reinholdt
Bassist
Born December 31, 1980

Lauren Drain Kagan
Model
Born December 31, 1985

Thaddaeus Tribbett
Bassist
Born December 31, 1984

Kelvin Herrera
Baseball Player
Born December 31, 1989

Torrey Tee
Rapper
Born December 31, 1987