The #1 song in the UK on January 16, 1983

You Can't Hurry Love By Phil Collins

Other #1 songs on January 16, 1983

#1 Hit Song

Down Under
Men at Work

#1 R&B Song

The Girl Is Mine
Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney

#1 Country Song

(Lost His Love) On Our Last Date
Emmylou Harris

#1 Dance Track

Thriller (all cuts)
Michael Jackson

Notable January 16 birthdays in the 1980s

Jake Epstein

Born January 16, 1987

Mark Trumbo

Born January 16, 1986

Joe Flacco

Born January 16, 1985

Jamie Lundmark

Born January 16, 1981

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Born January 16, 1980