The #1 song in the UK on January 20, 1979

Y.M.C.A. By Village People

Other #1 songs on January 20, 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 20 birthdays in the 1970s

Pixie McKenna
Doctor
Born January 20, 1971
Kerri Kenney-Silver
TV Actress
Born January 20, 1970
Ira Newble
Basketball Player
Born January 20, 1975
Benjamin Biolay
Pop Singer
Born January 20, 1973
Anastasia Volochkova
Dancer
Born January 20, 1976
Jeremiah Trotter
Football Player
Born January 20, 1977
Jose James
Jazz Singer
Born January 20, 1978
Dr. Fernando Gomes Pinto
Doctor
Born January 20, 1974