The #1 dance song on December 31, 1989

Rhythm Nation By Janet Jackson

Other #1 songs on December 31, 1989

#1 Hit Song

Another Day in Paradise
Phil Collins

UK #1 Song

Do They Know It's Christmas?
Band Aid II

#1 R&B Song

Tender Lover
Babyface

#1 Country Song

Who's Lonely Now
Highway 101

#1 Alternative Hit

Blues from a Gun
The Jesus and Mary Chain

Notable December 31 birthdays in the 1980s

Javaris Crittenton

Born December 31, 1987
Nate Freiman

Born December 31, 1986
Jonathan Horton

Born December 31, 1985
Corey Crawford

Born December 31, 1984
The Rocket Summer

Born December 31, 1982
Jason Campbell

Born December 31, 1981
Jesse Carlson

Born December 31, 1980