The #1 song in the UK on January 18, 1979

Y.M.C.A. By Village People

Other #1 songs on January 18, 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 18 birthdays in the 1970s

Vinod Kambli
Cricket Player
Born January 18, 1972
Jang Joon-hwan
Director
Born January 18, 1970
Thomas Astruc
Director
Born January 18, 1975
Karl Anderson
Wrestler
Born January 18, 1980
Pep Guardiola
Soccer Coach
Born January 18, 1971
Maulik Pancholy
TV Actor
Born January 18, 1974
Burnie Burns
Film Producer
Born January 18, 1973