The #1 song on January 16, 1979

Le Freak By Chic

Other #1 songs on January 16, 1979

UK #1 Song

Y.M.C.A.
Village People

#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 16 birthdays in the 1970s

Jeff Foster

Born January 16, 1977
Marc Jackson

Born January 16, 1975
Josie Davis

Born January 16, 1973
Joe Horn

Born January 16, 1972
Josh Evans

Born January 16, 1971
Don MacLean

Born January 16, 1970