The #1 dance song on December 17, 1988

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

Other #1 songs on December 17, 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 Alternative Hit

Orange Crush
R.E.M.

Notable December 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Taylor York

Born December 17, 1989

Chelsea Manning

Born December 17, 1987

Emma Bell

Born December 17, 1986

Shannon Woodward

Born December 17, 1984

Gregory Campbell

Born December 17, 1983

Josh Barfield

Born December 17, 1982

Jerry Hsu

Born December 17, 1981

Ryan Hunter-Reay

Born December 17, 1980