The #1 song on January 16, 1972

American Pie By Don McLean

Other #1 songs on January 16, 1972

UK #1 Song

I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
The New Seekers

#1 R&B Song

Let's Stay Together
Al Green

#1 Country Song

Carolyn
Merle Haggard

Notable January 16 birthdays in the 1970s

Aaliyah

Born January 16, 1979
Jeff Foster

Born January 16, 1977
Marc Jackson

Born January 16, 1975
Josie Davis

Born January 16, 1973
Josh Evans

Born January 16, 1971
Don MacLean

Born January 16, 1970