The #1 R&B song on January 21, 1983

The Girl Is Mine By Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney

Other #1 songs on January 21, 1983

#1 Hit Song

Down Under
Men at Work

UK #1 Song

You Can't Hurry Love
Phil Collins

#1 Country Song

(Lost His Love) On Our Last Date
Emmylou Harris

#1 Dance Track

Thriller (all cuts)
Michael Jackson

Notable January 21 birthdays in the 1980s

Kayla Banwarth

Born January 21, 1989

Ashton Eaton

Born January 21, 1988

Brandon Crawford

Born January 21, 1987

Peyton Hillis

Born January 21, 1986

Ryan Suter

Born January 21, 1985