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

Billie Jean By Michael Jackson

Other #1 songs on February 17, 1983

#1 Hit Song

Baby, Come to Me
Patti Austin and James Ingram

UK #1 Song

Too Shy
Kajagoogoo

#1 Country Song

Faking Love
T. G. Sheppard and Karen Brooks

#1 Dance Track

Thriller (all cuts)
Michael Jackson

Notable February 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Evan Foley
Guitarist
Born February 17, 1986
Brad McDonald
Soccer Player
Born February 17, 1990
Christian Thompson
Guitarist
Born February 17, 1988
Daniel Merriweather
R&B Singer
Born February 17, 1982
Antek Królikowski
Movie Actor
Born February 17, 1989
Zelda Harris
Movie Actress
Born February 17, 1985
Dhivyadharshini
TV Show Host
Born February 17, 1984
Raffi Ahmad
TV Actor
Born February 17, 1987