The #1 song on January 26, 1979

Le Freak By Chic

Other #1 songs on January 26, 1979

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

#1 Dance Track

I Will Survive
Gloria Gaynor

Notable January 26 birthdays in the 1970s

Winston Giles
Rock Singer
Born January 26, 1974
Justin Gimelstob
Tennis Player
Born January 26, 1977
Kirk Franklin
Gospel Singer
Born January 26, 1970
Fabiana Teixeira
TV Show Host
Born January 26, 1976
Aygun Kazimova
Pop Singer
Born January 26, 1971
Anabela Atijas
Pop Singer
Born January 26, 1975
Melvil Poupaud
Movie Actor
Born January 26, 1973
Gonzalo Valenzuela
TV Actor
Born January 26, 1978