The #1 song in the UK on January 21, 1983

You Can't Hurry Love By Phil Collins

Other #1 songs on January 21, 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 21 birthdays in the 1980s

Yoana Jung
TV Actress
Born January 21, 1981

Johannes Nymark
Pop Singer
Born January 21, 1986

Emily Bégin
Pop Singer
Born January 21, 1982

George Finn
Movie Actor
Born January 21, 1990

Jolette Navarrete
TV Show Host
Born January 21, 1984

Sam Grow
Country Singer
Born January 21, 1987

Ashton Eaton
Decathlete
Born January 21, 1988