The #1 song on January 18, 1983

Down Under By Men at Work

Other #1 songs on January 18, 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 18 birthdays in the 1980s

Hannes Van Dahl
Drummer
Born January 18, 1990
Johan Djourou
Soccer Player
Born January 18, 1987
Angelique Kerber
Tennis Player
Born January 18, 1988
Ricardo de Sa
Movie Actor
Born January 18, 1989
Kang Dong-won
Movie Actor
Born January 18, 1981
Kellee Maize
Rapper
Born January 18, 1980
Joanna Newsom
Folk Singer
Born January 18, 1982
Chedda Da Connect
Rapper
Born January 18, 1986