The #1 song in the UK on October 16, 1981

It's My Party By Dave Stewart and Barbara Gaskin

Other #1 songs on October 16, 1981

#1 Hit Song

Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
Christopher Cross

#1 R&B Song

When She Was My Girl
The Four Tops

#1 Country Song

Step by Step
Eddie Rabbitt

#1 Dance Track

Do You Love Me/ The Genie
Patti Austin

Notable October 16 birthdays in the 1980s

Jay Beagle

Born October 16, 1985

Rachel Reilly

Born October 16, 1984

Kenny Omega

Born October 16, 1983

Alan Anderson

Born October 16, 1982

Sue Bird

Born October 16, 1980