The #1 song in the UK on May 23, 1989

Ferry 'Cross the Mersey By The Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul McCartney, Gerry Marsden and Stock Aitken Waterman

Other #1 songs on May 23, 1989

#1 Hit Song

Forever Your Girl
Paula Abdul

#1 R&B Song

My First Love
Atlantic Starr

#1 Country Song

After All This Time
Rodney Crowell

#1 Alternative Hit

Fascination Street
The Cure

#1 Dance Track

Round & Round
New Order

Notable May 23 birthdays in the 1980s

Rosanna Crawford

Born May 23, 1988
Bray Wyatt

Born May 23, 1987
Ryan Coogler

Born May 23, 1986