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

Billie Jean By Michael Jackson

Other #1 songs on February 26, 1983

#1 Hit Song

Baby, Come to Me
Patti Austin and James Ingram

UK #1 Song

Too Shy
Kajagoogoo

#1 Country Song

Why Baby Why
Charley Pride

#1 Dance Track

Thriller (all cuts)
Michael Jackson

Notable February 26 birthdays in the 1980s

Hannah Kearney

Born February 26, 1986

Nate Ruess

Born February 26, 1982

Kevin Dallman

Born February 26, 1981

Steve Blake

Born February 26, 1980