The #1 song on May 23, 1983

Flashdance... What a Feeling By Irene Cara

Other #1 songs on May 23, 1983

UK #1 Song

Candy Girl
New Edition

#1 R&B Song

Save the Overtime (For Me)
Gladys Knight and the Pips

#1 Country Song

You Take Me for Granted
Merle Haggard

#1 Dance Track

Let's Dance
David Bowie

Notable May 23 birthdays in the 1980s

Rosanna Crawford

Born May 23, 1988

Bray Wyatt

Born May 23, 1987

Ryan Coogler

Born May 23, 1986