The #1 alternative song on December 21, 1988

Orange Crush By R.E.M.

Other #1 songs on December 21, 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 21 birthdays in the 1980s

Mark Ingram II

Born December 21, 1989
Khris Davis

Born December 21, 1987
Taylor Teagarden

Born December 21, 1983
Philip Humber

Born December 21, 1982