The #1 song in the UK on January 17, 1979

Y.M.C.A. By Village People

Other #1 songs on January 17, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Le Freak
Chic

#1 R&B Song

Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
Parliament

#1 Country Song

Baby I'm Burnin'
Dolly Parton

#1 Dance Track

Fly Away (all cuts)
Voyage

Notable January 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Richard Burns
Race Car Driver
Born January 17, 1971
Keith Robinson
TV Actor
Born January 17, 1976
Liz Ellis
Netball Player
Born January 17, 1973
Yang Chen
Soccer Player
Born January 17, 1974
Maksim Chmerkovskiy
Dancer
Born January 17, 1980
Omega
Reggae Singer
Born January 17, 1978
Coco Lee
Pop Singer
Born January 17, 1975
Kevin Thorn
Wrestler
Born January 17, 1977