The #1 song on January 27, 1983

Down Under By Men at Work

Other #1 songs on January 27, 1983

UK #1 Song

Down Under
Men at Work

#1 R&B Song

The Girl Is Mine
Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney

#1 Country Song

Talk to Me
Mickey Gilley

#1 Dance Track

Thriller (all cuts)
Michael Jackson

Notable January 27 birthdays in the 1980s

Ben Te'o
Rugby Player
Born January 27, 1987
Andy Ackroyd
Drummer
Born January 27, 1989
DJ Shiftee
Music Producer
Born January 27, 1986
Megan Drust
Movie Actress
Born January 27, 1985
Jimena Ochoa
Surfer
Born January 27, 1990