The #1 alternative song on December 20, 1988

Orange Crush By R.E.M.

Other #1 songs on December 20, 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 20 birthdays in the 1980s

Malcolm Jenkins

Born December 20, 1987
Chay Genoway

Born December 20, 1986
Jonah Hill

Born December 20, 1983
David Cook

Born December 20, 1982
Royal Ivey

Born December 20, 1981