The #1 country song on January 21, 1979

Why Have You Left the One You Left Me For By Crystal Gayle

Other #1 songs on January 21, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Le Freak
Chic

UK #1 Song

Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick
Ian Dury and The Blockheads

#1 R&B Song

Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
Parliament

#1 Dance Track

I Will Survive
Gloria Gaynor

Notable January 21 birthdays in the 1970s

Zachary Ansley
TV Actor
Born January 21, 1972

Zach Helm
Screenwriter
Born January 21, 1975

Doug Weight
Hockey Player
Born January 21, 1971

Kojo Anim
Comedian
Born January 21, 1977

Alen Boksic
Soccer Player
Born January 21, 1970

Keiji Kuroki
Dancer
Born January 21, 1980

Emma Bunton
Pop Singer
Born January 21, 1976