The #1 song in the UK on May 24, 1989

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

Other #1 songs on May 24, 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 24 birthdays in the 1980s

Bryan Harris
Entrepreneur
Born May 24, 1983

David Fray
Pianist
Born May 24, 1981

Maxim Noreau
Hockey Player
Born May 24, 1987

Max Vernon
Composer
Born May 24, 1988

Rolandas Mackevičius
TV Show Host
Born May 24, 1984