The #1 R&B song on January 26, 1983

The Girl Is Mine By Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney

Other #1 songs on January 26, 1983

#1 Hit Song

Down Under
Men at Work

UK #1 Song

Down Under
Men at Work

#1 Country Song

Talk to Me
Mickey Gilley

#1 Dance Track

Thriller (all cuts)
Michael Jackson

Notable January 26 birthdays in the 1980s

MarShon Brooks

Born January 26, 1989

Dan Bailey

Born January 26, 1988

Gerald Green

Born January 26, 1986