The #1 R&B song on January 18, 1983

The Girl Is Mine By Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney

Other #1 songs on January 18, 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 18 birthdays in the 1980s

Jake Hamilton
TV Producer
Born January 18, 1988
Chedda Da Connect
Rapper
Born January 18, 1986
Ariadne Artiles
Model
Born January 18, 1982
Hannes Van Dahl
Drummer
Born January 18, 1990
Ingvild Deila
Movie Actress
Born January 18, 1987
Johanna Salomaa
Pop Singer
Born January 18, 1984