The #1 alternative song on December 23, 1988

Orange Crush By R.E.M.

Other #1 songs on December 23, 1988

#1 Hit Song

Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Poison

UK #1 Song

Mistletoe and Wine
Cliff Richard

#1 R&B Song

Tumblin' Down
Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers

#1 Country Song

When You Say Nothing at All
Keith Whitley

#1 Dance Track

The Great Commandment
Camouflage

Notable December 23 birthdays in the 1980s

Devan Aischa Smith
Dancer
Born December 23, 1989

Sarah Blaine
Pop Singer
Born December 23, 1990

Dev Hynes
Pop Singer
Born December 23, 1985

Anton del Rosario
Soccer Player
Born December 23, 1981

Ania Gadea
Model
Born December 23, 1987

Alan Estrada
Stage Actor
Born December 23, 1980