The #1 alternative song on December 5, 1988

Orange Crush By R.E.M.

Other #1 songs on December 5, 1988

#1 Hit Song

Look Away
Chicago

UK #1 Song

Mistletoe and Wine
Cliff Richard

#1 R&B Song

Dial My Heart
The Boys

#1 Country Song

If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')
George Strait

#1 Dance Track

The Great Commandment
Camouflage

Notable December 5 birthdays in the 1980s

Barbara Sanchez
Model
Born December 05, 1985

Dakota Jones
Runner
Born December 05, 1990

Cooper Cronk
Rugby Player
Born December 05, 1983

Ryan Moore
Golfer
Born December 05, 1982

Kai Morae
Model
Born December 05, 1989

Alicia Rountree
Model
Born December 05, 1986

Lauren London
TV Actress
Born December 05, 1984