The #1 song in the UK on January 24, 1979

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

Other #1 songs on January 24, 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 24 birthdays in the 1970s

Mark Hildreth

Born January 24, 1978

Shae-Lynn Bourne

Born January 24, 1976

Ed Helms

Born January 24, 1974

Beth Hart

Born January 24, 1972

Matthew Lillard

Born January 24, 1970