The #1 song in the UK on May 23, 1989

Ferry 'Cross the Mersey By The Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul McCartney, Gerry Marsden and Stock Aitken Waterman

Other #1 songs on May 23, 1989

#1 Hit Song

Forever Your Girl
Paula Abdul

#1 R&B Song

My First Love
Atlantic Starr

#1 Country Song

After All This Time
Rodney Crowell

#1 Alternative Hit

Fascination Street
The Cure

#1 Dance Track

Round & Round
New Order

Notable May 23 birthdays in the 1980s

Cait Barker
Model
Born May 23, 1990

Mike Dunn
Baseball Player
Born May 23, 1985

Rafael Moura
Soccer Player
Born May 23, 1983

Sam Webb
Model
Born May 23, 1986

Devin Aromashodu
Football Player
Born May 23, 1984

Pierre Lapointe
World Music Singer
Born May 23, 1981

Morgan Pressel
Golfer
Born May 23, 1988

Gracie Otto
Director
Born May 23, 1987