The #1 song in the UK on January 16, 1983

You Can't Hurry Love By Phil Collins

Other #1 songs on January 16, 1983

#1 Hit Song

Down Under
Men at Work

#1 R&B Song

The Girl Is Mine
Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney

#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

Mark Trumbo
Baseball Player
Born January 16, 1986

Albert Pujols
Baseball Player
Born January 16, 1980

Sheena Halili
TV Actress
Born January 16, 1987

Owen Wright
Surfer
Born January 16, 1990

Lee Min Ki
TV Actor
Born January 16, 1985

Azrel Ismail
Movie Actor
Born January 16, 1984

My Tam
Pop Singer
Born January 16, 1981