The #1 dance song on January 26, 1979

I Will Survive By Gloria Gaynor

Other #1 songs on January 26, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Le Freak
Chic

UK #1 Song

Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick
Ian Dury and The Blockheads

#1 R&B Song

Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)
Parliament

#1 Country Song

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

Notable January 26 birthdays in the 1970s

Dorian Gregory
TV Actor
Born January 26, 1971

Walter Kamau Bell
Comedian
Born January 26, 1973

Fabiana Teixeira
TV Show Host
Born January 26, 1976

Dominic Knight
Radio Host
Born January 26, 1977

Veronica Del Castillo
Journalist
Born January 26, 1970

Celia Kennan-Bolger
Stage Actress
Born January 26, 1978

Corina Caragea
Pop Singer
Born January 26, 1980