The #1 song in the UK on December 31, 1983

Only You By The Flying Pickets

Other #1 songs on December 31, 1983

#1 Hit Song

Say Say Say
Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson

#1 R&B Song

Time Will Reveal
DeBarge

#1 Country Song

Houston (Means I'm One Day Closer to You)
Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers

#1 Dance Track

Say It Isn't So
Daryl Hall and John Oates

Notable December 31 birthdays in the 1980s

Paula Castano
TV Actress
Born December 31, 1982
Ivan Gunawan
Fashion Designer
Born December 31, 1981
Zaira Zarotti
Photographer
Born December 31, 1988
Hana Tajima
Fashion Designer
Born December 31, 1986
Moe Phoenix
Pop Singer
Born December 31, 1984
Elizabeth Judd
Stage Actress
Born December 31, 1989
Brad Sweet
Race Car Driver
Born December 31, 1985