The #1 song in the UK on May 24, 1983

Candy Girl By New Edition

Other #1 songs on May 24, 1983

#1 Hit Song

Flashdance... What a Feeling
Irene Cara

#1 R&B Song

Save the Overtime (For Me)
Gladys Knight and the Pips

#1 Country Song

You Take Me for Granted
Merle Haggard

#1 Dance Track

Let's Dance
David Bowie

Notable May 24 birthdays in the 1980s

William Trubridge
Diver
Born May 24, 1980

Hannah Sanghee Park
Poet
Born May 24, 1987

Bojana Panic
Model
Born May 24, 1985

Tony Carter
Football Player
Born May 24, 1986

Samantha Mogwe
Soul Singer
Born May 24, 1988

Victor Bernardez
Soccer Player
Born May 24, 1982

Brianne Howey
TV Actress
Born May 24, 1990