The #1 song in the UK on January 23, 1979

Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick By Ian Dury and The Blockheads

Other #1 songs on January 23, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Le Freak
Chic

#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 23 birthdays in the 1970s

Brandon Duckworth

Born January 23, 1976

Phil Dawson

Born January 23, 1975

Tiffani Thiessen

Born January 23, 1974

Kevin Mawae

Born January 23, 1971