The #1 song in the UK on January 26, 1979

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

Other #1 songs on January 26, 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 26 birthdays in the 1970s

Justin Gimelstob
Tennis Player
Born January 26, 1977
Sinan Caliskanoglu
TV Actor
Born January 26, 1978
Scott Wimmer
Race Car Driver
Born January 26, 1976
Andrew Rothenberg
TV Actor
Born January 26, 1974
Dorian Gregory
TV Actor
Born January 26, 1971
Anabela Atijas
Pop Singer
Born January 26, 1975
Corina Caragea
Pop Singer
Born January 26, 1980
Yakidk
World Music Singer
Born January 26, 1973