The #1 song on January 18, 1983

Down Under By Men at Work

Other #1 songs on January 18, 1983

UK #1 Song

You Can't Hurry Love
Phil Collins

#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 18 birthdays in the 1980s

Ronnie Day

Born January 18, 1988
Marya Roxx

Born January 18, 1986
Dale Begg-Smith

Born January 18, 1985
Kristy Lee Cook

Born January 18, 1984
Quinn Allman

Born January 18, 1982
Julius Peppers

Born January 18, 1980