The #1 song on January 17, 1983

Down Under By Men at Work

Other #1 songs on January 17, 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 17 birthdays in the 1980s

David Blue
TV Actor
Born January 17, 1982

Rasika Dugal
TV Actress
Born January 17, 1985

Earl Clark
Basketball Player
Born January 17, 1988

DeMarcus Van Dyke
Football Player
Born January 17, 1989

Travis Greene
Gospel Singer
Born January 17, 1984

Jim Walmsley
Runner
Born January 17, 1990