The #1 dance song on January 17, 1979

Fly Away (all cuts) By Voyage

Other #1 songs on January 17, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Le Freak
Chic

UK #1 Song

Y.M.C.A.
Village People

#1 R&B Song

Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
Parliament

#1 Country Song

Baby I'm Burnin'
Dolly Parton

Notable January 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Jeremy Roenick
Hockey Player
Born January 17, 1970
Yuki Kudo
Movie Actress
Born January 17, 1971
Yang Chen
Soccer Player
Born January 17, 1974
Elaine Daly
Model
Born January 17, 1977
Ean Golden
DJ
Born January 17, 1980
Mike Elliott
Film Producer
Born January 17, 1973
Carolina Ardohain
Model
Born January 17, 1978
Gehan Rateb
Movie Actress
Born January 17, 1975