The #1 song in the UK on January 17, 1983

You Can't Hurry Love By Phil Collins

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

Calvin Harris
DJ
Born January 17, 1984
Melissa Ceja
Model
Born January 17, 1990
Jeremiah Fraites
Drummer
Born January 17, 1986
Joy Taylor
Radio Host
Born January 17, 1987
Rasika Dugal
TV Actress
Born January 17, 1985
Dwyane Wade
Basketball Player
Born January 17, 1982
Jonathan Keltz
TV Actor
Born January 17, 1988
Hollie-Jay Bowes
Soap Opera Actress
Born January 17, 1989