The #1 song on January 23, 1979

Le Freak By Chic

Other #1 songs on January 23, 1979

UK #1 Song

Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick
Ian Dury and The Blockheads

#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