The #1 song in the UK on December 5, 1988

Mistletoe and Wine By Cliff Richard

Other #1 songs on December 5, 1988

#1 Hit Song

Look Away
Chicago

#1 R&B Song

Dial My Heart
The Boys

#1 Country Song

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

#1 Alternative Hit

Orange Crush
R.E.M.

#1 Dance Track

The Great Commandment
Camouflage

Notable December 5 birthdays in the 1980s

Jurrell Casey

Born December 05, 1989
A. J. Pollock

Born December 05, 1987
LeGarrette Blount

Born December 05, 1986
Frankie Muniz

Born December 05, 1985
Lauren London

Born December 05, 1984
Eddy Curry

Born December 05, 1982
Jessica Paré

Born December 05, 1980