The #1 song on January 16, 1983

Down Under By Men at Work

Other #1 songs on January 16, 1983

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

#1 Dance Track

Thriller (all cuts)
Michael Jackson

Notable January 16 birthdays in the 1980s

James Young
Guitarist
Born January 16, 1980

Greivis Vasquez
Basketball Player
Born January 16, 1987

Kiesa Ellestad
Pop Singer
Born January 16, 1989

Mona Jeanette Berntsen
Dancer
Born January 16, 1990

Diana Garcia
Movie Actress
Born January 16, 1982

Kelly Dillon
Journalist
Born January 16, 1984

Francis Kompaon
Runner
Born January 16, 1986