The #1 song in the UK on January 17, 1983

You Can't Hurry Love By Phil Collins

Other #1 songs on January 17, 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 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Taylor Jordan

Born January 17, 1989
Earl Clark

Born January 17, 1988
Cody Decker

Born January 17, 1987
Dexter Lumis

Born January 17, 1984
Dwyane Wade

Born January 17, 1982
Ray J

Born January 17, 1981
Maksim Chmerkovskiy

Born January 17, 1980