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

Billie Jean By Michael Jackson

Other #1 songs on March 17, 1983

#1 Hit Song

Billie Jean
Michael Jackson

UK #1 Song

Total Eclipse of the Heart
Bonnie Tyler

#1 Country Song

I Wouldn't Change You If I Could
Ricky Skaggs

#1 Dance Track

Thriller (all cuts)
Michael Jackson

Notable March 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Danny Califf
Soccer Player
Born March 17, 1980

Nicky Jam
Reggae Singer
Born March 17, 1981

Constanza Araya
TV Actress
Born March 17, 1989

Francisca Valenzuela
World Music Singer
Born March 17, 1987

Da Real Lambo
Rapper
Born March 17, 1985

Jack Monroe
Journalist
Born March 17, 1988