The #1 dance song on January 17, 1983

Thriller (all cuts) By Michael Jackson

Other #1 songs on January 17, 1983

#1 Hit Song

Down Under
Men at Work

UK #1 Song

You Can't Hurry Love
Phil Collins

#1 R&B Song

The Girl Is Mine
Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney

#1 Country Song

(Lost His Love) On Our Last Date
Emmylou Harris

Notable January 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Filip Holosko
Soccer Player
Born January 17, 1984
Jeff Reine-Adelaide
Soccer Player
Born January 17, 1988
Jerry Muro
Journalist
Born January 17, 1980
Joy Taylor
Radio Host
Born January 17, 1987
Courtney Henggeler
TV Actress
Born January 17, 1981
Lizardo Ponce
TV Show Host
Born January 17, 1990
Brendon Shirley
Pianist
Born January 17, 1985
Said Shavershian
Model
Born January 17, 1986