The #1 alternative song on December 17, 1988

Orange Crush By R.E.M.

Other #1 songs on December 17, 1988

#1 Hit Song

Look Away
Chicago

UK #1 Song

Mistletoe and Wine
Cliff Richard

#1 R&B Song

Everything I Miss at Home
Cherrelle

#1 Country Song

A Tender Lie
Restless Heart

#1 Dance Track

Hustle! (To the Music...)
The Funky Worm

Notable December 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Ryan Conner
Comedian
Born December 17, 1980

Nathalia Casco
Model
Born December 17, 1986

Graham Rogers
TV Actor
Born December 17, 1990

Aaron Moorhead
Director
Born December 17, 1987

Wandrille Lefevre
Soccer Player
Born December 17, 1989

Bobby East
Race Car Driver
Born December 17, 1984

Asa Elliott
TV Actor
Born December 17, 1981

Benjamin Cotto
Guitarist
Born December 17, 1985