The #1 song on January 17, 1979

Le Freak By Chic

Other #1 songs on January 17, 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 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Ean Golden
DJ
Born January 17, 1980
Pampita Ardohain
Model
Born January 17, 1978
Brian Nutter
Country Singer
Born January 17, 1973
Freddy Rodriguez
TV Actor
Born January 17, 1975
Leigh Whannell
Movie Actor
Born January 17, 1977
Javier Gutierrez
Movie Actor
Born January 17, 1971
Bart Freundlich
Director
Born January 17, 1970