The #1 R&B song on January 16, 1983

The Girl Is Mine By Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney

Other #1 songs on January 16, 1983

#1 Hit Song

Down Under
Men at Work

UK #1 Song

You Can't Hurry Love
Phil Collins

#1 Country Song

(Lost His Love) On Our Last Date
Emmylou Harris

#1 Dance Track

Thriller (all cuts)
Michael Jackson

Notable January 16 birthdays in the 1980s

Kristin Atherton
Stage Actress
Born January 16, 1986

My Tam
Pop Singer
Born January 16, 1981

Michael Lipman
Rugby Player
Born January 16, 1980

Jake Epstein
TV Actor
Born January 16, 1987

Rila Fukushima
Movie Actress
Born January 16, 1989

Lee Min Ki
TV Actor
Born January 16, 1985

Jorge Dosdos
Bassist
Born January 16, 1990