The #1 country song on May 9, 1983

Whatever Happened to Old-Fashioned Love By B. J. Thomas

Other #1 songs on May 9, 1983

#1 Hit Song

Beat It
Michael Jackson

UK #1 Song

TRUE
Spandau Ballet

#1 R&B Song

Candy Girl
New Edition

#1 Dance Track

Let's Dance
David Bowie

Notable May 9 birthdays in the 1980s

J. R. Fitzpatrick

Born May 09, 1988

Jake Long

Born May 09, 1985

Prince Fielder

Born May 09, 1984