The #1 song on January 21, 1972

American Pie By Don McLean

Other #1 songs on January 21, 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 21 birthdays in the 1970s

David Joerger
Basketball Coach
Born January 21, 1974
Doug Weight
Hockey Player
Born January 21, 1971
Nokio The N-Tity
R&B Singer
Born January 21, 1979
Brie Rippner
Tennis Player
Born January 21, 1980
Nicky Butt
Soccer Player
Born January 21, 1975