The #1 alternative song on December 28, 1988

Orange Crush By R.E.M.

Other #1 songs on December 28, 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 28 birthdays in the 1980s

Austin Barnes

Born December 28, 1989
Thomas Dekker

Born December 28, 1987
Duane Solomon

Born December 28, 1984
Cedric Benson

Born December 28, 1982
Elizabeth Jordan Carr

Born December 28, 1981