Other #1 songs on January 24, 1979
Across genres and charts

Why Have You Left the One You Left Me For by Crystal Gayle

#1 country song

Why Have You Left the One You Left Me For

Crystal Gayle

Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop) by Parliament

#1 R&B song

Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)

Parliament

Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick by Ian Dury and the Blockheads

#1 song in the UK

Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick

Ian Dury and the Blockheads

Le Freak by Chic

#1 song

Le Freak

Chic

Notable January 24 Birthdays
Born in the 1970s

Matthew Lillard

Actor and Director

Born January 24, 1970

Beth Hart

Blues Rock Musician

Born January 24, 1972

Ed Helms

Actor and Comedian

Born January 24, 1974

Shae-Lynn Bourne

Ice Dancer and Choreographer

Born January 24, 1976

Mark Hildreth

Actor

Born January 24, 1978

Kristen Schaal

Actress, Comedian, and Writer

Born January 24, 1978