The #1 song in the UK on January 24, 1979

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

Other #1 songs on January 24, 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 24 birthdays in the 1970s

Matthew Lillard
Movie Actor
Born January 24, 1970
Melissa Tkautz
TV Actress
Born January 24, 1974
Hayley Tamaddon
TV Actress
Born January 24, 1977
Sheila Callaghan
Playwright
Born January 24, 1973
Kenya Moore
TV Actress
Born January 24, 1971
Bryant Terry
Chef
Born January 24, 1976
Veerle Baetens
Movie Actress
Born January 24, 1978