The #1 alternative song on December 31, 1988

Orange Crush By R.E.M.

Other #1 songs on December 31, 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 31 birthdays in the 1980s

Martin Stone
Wrestler
Born December 31, 1981
Adam Perry
Stage Actor
Born December 31, 1980
Rocio Morales
Model
Born December 31, 1990
Mariana Renata Dantec
Movie Actress
Born December 31, 1983
Paul Rodriguez Jr.
Skateboarder
Born December 31, 1984
Kikkan Randall
Skier
Born December 31, 1982
Emma Frain
Model
Born December 31, 1987