The #1 song in the UK on December 17, 1988

Mistletoe and Wine By Cliff Richard

Other #1 songs on December 17, 1988

#1 Hit Song

Look Away
Chicago

#1 R&B Song

Everything I Miss at Home
Cherrelle

#1 Country Song

A Tender Lie
Restless Heart

#1 Alternative Hit

Orange Crush
R.E.M.

#1 Dance Track

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

Notable December 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Taylor York

Born December 17, 1989
Chelsea Manning

Born December 17, 1987
Emma Bell

Born December 17, 1986
Shannon Woodward

Born December 17, 1984
Gregory Campbell

Born December 17, 1983
Josh Barfield

Born December 17, 1982
Jerry Hsu

Born December 17, 1981
Ryan Hunter-Reay

Born December 17, 1980