The #1 song in the UK on January 17, 1979

Y.M.C.A. By Village People

Other #1 songs on January 17, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Le Freak
Chic

#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

Freddy Rodriguez

Born January 17, 1975

Derrick Mason

Born January 17, 1974

Aaron Ward

Born January 17, 1973

Lil Jon

Born January 17, 1971

Jeremy Roenick

Born January 17, 1970