The #1 R&B song on March 5, 1983

Billie Jean By Michael Jackson

Other #1 songs on March 5, 1983

#1 Hit Song

Billie Jean
Michael Jackson

UK #1 Song

Billie Jean
Michael Jackson

#1 Country Song

If Hollywood Don't Need You (Honey I Still Do)
Don Williams

#1 Dance Track

Thriller (all cuts)
Michael Jackson

Notable March 5 birthdays in the 1980s

Sterling Knight

Born March 05, 1989
Corey Brewer

Born March 05, 1986
Brad Mills

Born March 05, 1985
Barret Jackman

Born March 05, 1981
Shay Carl

Born March 05, 1980