The #1 R&B song on March 31, 1983

Billie Jean By Michael Jackson

Other #1 songs on March 31, 1983

#1 Hit Song

Billie Jean
Michael Jackson

UK #1 Song

Is There Something I Should Know?
Duran Duran

#1 Country Song

When I'm Away from You
The Bellamy Brothers

#1 Dance Track

Thriller (all cuts)
Michael Jackson

Notable March 31 birthdays in the 1980s

Dorin Dickerson

Born March 31, 1988
Steve Bernier

Born March 31, 1985
David Clarkson

Born March 31, 1984
Bam Childress

Born March 31, 1982
Ryan Bingham

Born March 31, 1981