The #1 song on January 26, 1972

American Pie By Don McLean

Other #1 songs on January 26, 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 26 birthdays in the 1970s

Corina Morariu

Born January 26, 1978
Vince Carter

Born January 26, 1977
Jennifer Crystal Foley

Born January 26, 1973
Kirk Franklin

Born January 26, 1970