The #1 song on January 16, 1979

Le Freak By Chic

Other #1 songs on January 16, 1979

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

#1 Dance Track

Fly Away (all cuts)
Voyage

Notable January 16 birthdays in the 1970s

Frankie Cutlass
Rapper
Born January 16, 1971
Vijay Sethupathi
Movie Actor
Born January 16, 1978
Greg Page
Pop Singer
Born January 16, 1972
Debbie Ferguson-mckenzie
Runner
Born January 16, 1976
Josie Davis
TV Actress
Born January 16, 1973
Michael Lipman
Rugby Player
Born January 16, 1980
Cristina Brondo
TV Actress
Born January 16, 1977
Vishal Singh
TV Actor
Born January 16, 1974