The #1 alternative song on January 5, 1989

Orange Crush By R.E.M.

Other #1 songs on January 5, 1989

#1 Hit Song

Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Poison

UK #1 Song

Especially for You
Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan

#1 R&B Song

Oasis
Roberta Flack

#1 Country Song

Hold Me
K. T. Oslin

#1 Dance Track

Get on the Dance Floor
Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock

Notable January 5 birthdays in the 1980s

Dexter Bean

Born January 05, 1987
Anthony Stewart

Born January 05, 1985
Deadmau5

Born January 05, 1981