The #1 song on October 16, 1981

Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) By Christopher Cross

Other #1 songs on October 16, 1981

UK #1 Song

It's My Party
Dave Stewart and Barbara Gaskin

#1 R&B Song

When She Was My Girl
The Four Tops

#1 Country Song

Step by Step
Eddie Rabbitt

#1 Dance Track

Do You Love Me/ The Genie
Patti Austin

Notable October 16 birthdays in the 1980s

Nikki Burnett
Entrepreneur
Born October 16, 1985
Ratu Felisha
Soap Opera Actress
Born October 16, 1982
Nicholas Massa
TV Actor
Born October 16, 1987
RJ Brown
TV Actor
Born October 16, 1989
Mayuko Hagiwara
Cyclist
Born October 16, 1986
Loreen
Pop Singer
Born October 16, 1983