The #1 dance song on January 31, 1983

Thriller (all cuts) By Michael Jackson

Other #1 songs on January 31, 1983

#1 Hit Song

Africa
Toto

UK #1 Song

Down Under
Men at Work

#1 R&B Song

Outstanding
The Gap Band

#1 Country Song

Inside
Ronnie Milsap

Notable January 31 birthdays in the 1980s

Garip Ay
Painter
Born January 31, 1984
Yukimi Nagano
Pop Singer
Born January 31, 1982
Heather Day
Painter
Born January 31, 1989
Cyril Kamar
Pop Singer
Born January 31, 1980
Abdelmoumene Djabou
Soccer Player
Born January 31, 1987
Shay Aaron
Sculptor
Born January 31, 1985
Emile Ennis Jr.
TV Show Host
Born January 31, 1990