The #1 song in the UK on January 21, 1979

Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick By Ian Dury and The Blockheads

Other #1 songs on January 21, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Le Freak
Chic

#1 R&B Song

Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
Parliament

#1 Country Song

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

#1 Dance Track

I Will Survive
Gloria Gaynor

Notable January 21 birthdays in the 1970s

Sami Kuronen
Radio Host
Born January 21, 1974

Kojo Anim
Comedian
Born January 21, 1977

Dylan Kussman
Movie Actor
Born January 21, 1971

Alen Boksic
Soccer Player
Born January 21, 1970

Sean Van Der Wilt
Pop Singer
Born January 21, 1980

Edvinas Krungolcas
Pentathlete
Born January 21, 1973

Emma Bunton
Pop Singer
Born January 21, 1976