The #1 song in the UK on January 23, 1979

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

Other #1 songs on January 23, 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 23 birthdays in the 1970s

Jim Schwantz
Football Player
Born January 23, 1970
Nigel McGuinness
Wrestler
Born January 23, 1976
Nick Harmer
Bassist
Born January 23, 1975
Anne Marivin
Movie Actress
Born January 23, 1974
Carlos Vargas Vargas
TV Show Host
Born January 23, 1971
Kamal Heer
World Music Singer
Born January 23, 1973
Evan Bogart
Music Producer
Born January 23, 1978
Lisa Snowdon
Model
Born January 23, 1972