The #1 R&B song on December 31, 1988

Tumblin' Down By Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers

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 Country Song

When You Say Nothing at All
Keith Whitley

#1 Alternative Hit

Orange Crush
R.E.M.

#1 Dance Track

The Great Commandment
Camouflage

Notable December 31 birthdays in the 1980s

Alberto Gonçalves da Costa
Soccer Player
Born December 31, 1980

Jan Versteegh
TV Show Host
Born December 31, 1985

Kelvin Herrera
Baseball Player
Born December 31, 1989

Ugur Karakullukcu
Journalist
Born December 31, 1987

Craig Gordon
Soccer Player
Born December 31, 1982

Bo Rinehart
Guitarist
Born December 31, 1981

Alejandra Lazcano
Soap Opera Actress
Born December 31, 1984

Patrick Chan
Figure Skater
Born December 31, 1990