The #1 country song on January 17, 1979

Baby I'm Burnin' By Dolly Parton

Other #1 songs on January 17, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Le Freak
Chic

UK #1 Song

Y.M.C.A.
Village People

#1 R&B Song

Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
Parliament

#1 Dance Track

Fly Away (all cuts)
Voyage

Notable January 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Jerry Muro
Journalist
Born January 17, 1980

Javier Gutierrez
Movie Actor
Born January 17, 1971

Bart Freundlich
Director
Born January 17, 1970

Mike Elliott
Film Producer
Born January 17, 1973

Juan Fernando Velasco
World Music Singer
Born January 17, 1972

Rachel Neville
Photographer
Born January 17, 1975

Carolina Ardohain
Model
Born January 17, 1978