The #1 alternative song on December 16, 1988

Orange Crush By R.E.M.

Other #1 songs on December 16, 1988

#1 Hit Song

Look Away
Chicago

UK #1 Song

Mistletoe and Wine
Cliff Richard

#1 R&B Song

Everything I Miss at Home
Cherrelle

#1 Country Song

A Tender Lie
Restless Heart

#1 Dance Track

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

Notable December 16 birthdays in the 1980s

Hallee Hirsh

Born December 16, 1987
Amanda Setton

Born December 16, 1985
Kelenna Azubuike

Born December 16, 1983
Antrel Rolle

Born December 16, 1982
Krysten Ritter

Born December 16, 1981