Other #1 songs on January 26, 1979
Across genres and charts

#1 country song

Why Have You Left the One You Left Me For

Crystal Gayle

#1 dance track

I Will Survive

Gloria Gaynor

#1 song in the UK

Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick

Ian Dury and the Blockheads

#1 song

Le Freak

Chic

Notable January 26 Birthdays
Born in the 1970s

Kirk Franklin

Gospel Musician

Born January 26, 1970

Nate Mooney

Actor

Born January 26, 1972

Jennifer Crystal Foley

Actress

Born January 26, 1973

Vince Carter

Basketball Player

Born January 26, 1977

Corina Morariu

Tennis Player

Born January 26, 1978

Sara Rue

Actress

Born January 26, 1979

Larissa Lowing

Artistic Gymnast

Born January 26, 1973

Justin Gimelstob

Tennis Player

Born January 26, 1977

Andrés Torres

Baseball Player

Born January 26, 1978