The #1 R&B song on January 17, 1983

The Girl Is Mine By Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney

Other #1 songs on January 17, 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 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Veronique Leysen
TV Actress
Born January 17, 1986

Oleksandr Usyk
Boxer
Born January 17, 1987

Will Genia
Rugby Player
Born January 17, 1988

Diogo Morgado
TV Actor
Born January 17, 1980

Jang Shin-young
TV Actress
Born January 17, 1984

DeMarcus Van Dyke
Football Player
Born January 17, 1989

Scott Wells
Football Player
Born January 17, 1981