The #1 song on January 16, 1972

American Pie By Don McLean

Other #1 songs on January 16, 1972

UK #1 Song

I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
The New Seekers

#1 R&B Song

Let's Stay Together
Al Green

#1 Country Song

Carolyn
Merle Haggard

Notable January 16 birthdays in the 1970s

Francisco Perez-Bannen
Movie Actor
Born January 16, 1971
Mix Master Mike
DJ
Born January 16, 1970
Albert Pujols
Baseball Player
Born January 16, 1980
Brent Hinds
Guitarist
Born January 16, 1974
Brenden Morrow
Hockey Player
Born January 16, 1979
Gillian Iliana White
Soap Opera Actress
Born January 16, 1975
Jonas Chernick
TV Actor
Born January 16, 1973
Vijay Sethupathi
Movie Actor
Born January 16, 1978