On This Day... 01 January

• 1890
• Charley Jordan(Keep It Clean) was born in Arkansas, US
• 1900
• Xavier Cugat(Woodchopper's Ball Twist) was born in Spain
• Hattie Hart(I Let My Daddy Do That) was born in Tennessee, US
• 1924
• Arthur Prysock(Woke Up This Morning) was born in South Carolina, US
• 1931
• Rose Brennan(Johnny Let Me Go) was born in Ireland
• 1934
• Benny Barnes(Poor Man's Riches) was born in Texas, US
• 1937
• Neville Dickie(Robin's Return) was born in England, UK
• Errol Dixon(Midnight Train) was born in Jamaica
• 1938
• Herbert Hunter(I Was Born To Love You) was born in Tennessee, US
• 1940
• Earl Sinks(Look For Me) was born in Texas, US
• 1941
• Jimmy Walker(As A Matter Of Fact) was born in New York, US
• James West(The Innocents) was born in Unknown
• 1942
• Judy Stone(4,003,221 Tears From Now) was born in Australia
• Joe McDonald(Rainbow Stew) was born in Washington, US
• 1943
• Danny O'Keefe(Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues) was born in Washington, US
• Eddie Lovette(Too Experienced) was born in Georgia, US
• 1945
• Tamiko Jones(I'm Spellbound) was born in West Virginia, US
• 1946
• Jackie Moore(This Time Baby) was born in Florida, US
• Zwol(Call Out My Name) was born in Canada
• Hattie Hart(I Let My Daddy Do That) died in Unknown
• 1947
• FR David(Words) was born in Tunisia
• 1949
• Cliff Maddox(The Maddox Brothers & Rose) died in Unknown
• 1950
• Morgan Fisher(Mott The Hoople/Queen/Love Affair/Mott/Morgan) was born in England, UK
• Ronnie Walker(Magic's In The Air) was born in Pennsylvania, US
• 1952
• Number One in the UKHere In My Heart - Al Martino
• 1953
• Hank Williams(Your Cheatin' Heart) died in West Virginia, US
• 1954
• Number One in the UKAnswer Me - Frankie Laine
• Number One in the UKLet's Have Another Party - Winifred Atwell
• 1955
• Stephen Mallinder(Cabaret Voltaire) was born in England, UK
• Number One in the UKChristmas Alphabet - Dickie Valentine (and Johnny Douglas)
• 1956
• Martin Plaza(Mental As Anything) was born in Australia
• Andy Gill(Gang Of Four) was born in England, UK
• Number One in the UKJust Walkin' In The Rain - Johnnie Ray
• 1957
• Denis Haines was born in England, UK
• Number One in the UKMary's Boy Child - Harry Belafonte
• 1958
• Andy Warren was born in England, UK
• Grandmaster Flash(Jesse) was born in Barbados
• Number One in the UKIt's Only Make Believe - Conway Twitty
• Number One in the USThe Chipmunk Song - The Chipmunks (with David Seville)
• 1959
• Andy Diagram(James) was born in England, UK
• Number One in the USWhy - Frankie Avalon
• 1960
• Number One in the UKWhat Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For? - Emile Ford (and The Checkmates)
• Number One in the UKI Love You - Cliff Richard (and The Shadows)
• Number One in the USAre You Lonesome Tonight - Elvis Presley (with The Jordanaires)
• 1961
• Number One in the UKMoon River - Danny Williams
• Number One in the USThe Lion Sleeps Tonight - The Tokens
• 1962
• Number One in the UKReturn To Sender - Elvis Presley (with The Jordanaires)
• Number One in the USTelstar - The Tornados
• 1963
• Number One in the UKI Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
• Number One in the USDominique - The Singing Nun
• 1964
• Number One in the UKI Feel Fine - The Beatles
• Number One in the USI Feel Fine - The Beatles
• 1965
• Ben Harding was born in England, UK
• Number One in the UKDay Tripper - The Beatles
• 1966
• Number One in the UKGreen, Green Grass Of Home - Tom Jones
• Number One in the USI'm A Believer - The Monkees
• Number One in the USThe Sound Of Silence - Simon & Garfunkel
• 1967
• John Digweed(Heaven Sent) was born in England, UK
• Moon Mullican(Seven Nights to Rock) died in Texas, US
• Number One in the UKHello Goodbye - The Beatles
• Number One in the USHello Goodbye - The Beatles
• 1968
• Rick J. Jordan(Scooter) was born in Germany
• Number One in the USI Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
• 1969
• Number One in the UKOb-La-Di, Ob-La-Da - Marmalade
• Number One in the UKTwo Little Boys - Rolf Harris
• Number One in the USSomeday We'll Be Together - Diana Ross (and The Supremes)
• 1970
• Number One in the UKI Hear You Knocking - Dave Edmunds
• Number One in the USMy Sweet Lord - George Harrison
• 1971
• Number One in the UKErnie (The Fastest Milkman In The West) - Benny Hill
• 1972
• Imaani(Where Are You?) was born in England, UK
• Number One in the UKLong Haired Lover From Liverpool - Little Jimmy Osmond (with The Mike Curb Congregation)
• Number One in the USBrand New Key - Melanie
• Number One in the USMe And Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul
• 1973
• Chris McCormack was born in England, UK
• Number One in the UKMerry Xmas Everybody - Slade
• Number One in the USTime In A Bottle - Jim Croce
• 1974
• Henry Maddox(The Maddox Brothers & Rose) died in Unknown
• Number One in the UKLonely This Christmas - Mud
• Number One in the USAngie Baby - Helen Reddy
• 1975
• Number One in the UKBohemian Rhapsody - Queen
• Number One in the USLet's Do It Again - The Staple Singers
• 1976
• Zoe Johnston was born in England, UK
• Tank(When We) was born in Wisconsin, US
• Number One in the UKWhen A Child Is Born - Johnny Mathis
• 1977
• Number One in the USHow Deep Is Your Love - The Bee Gees
• Number One in the USTonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) - Rod Stewart
• 1978
• Number One in the UKMull Of Kintyre - Wings
• Number One in the UKY.M.C.A. - The Village People
• Number One in the USLe Freak - Chic
• 1979
• Number One in the UKAnother Brick In The Wall - Pink Floyd
• Number One in the USEscape (The Pina Colada Song) - Rupert Holmes
• 1980
• Richie Faulkner(Judas Priest) was born in England, UK
• Bobby Lester(Hang Up Your Hang Ups) died in Kentucky, US
• Number One in the UKThere's No One Quite Like Grandma - St Winifred's School Choir
• Number One in the US(Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon
• 1981
• Naughty Boy(La La La) was born in England, UK
• Number One in the UKDon't You Want Me - The Human League
• Number One in the USPhysical - Olivia Newton-John
• 1982
• Number One in the UKSave Your Love - Renee & Renato
• 1983
• Jona Weinhofen was born in Australia
• Number One in the USManeater - Hall & Oates
• Number One in the USSay Say Say - Paul McCartney (and Michael Jackson)
• 1984
• Alexis Korner(C.C. Rider) died in England, UK
• Number One in the UKDo They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid
• Number One in the UKOnly You - The Flying Pickets
• Number One in the USLike A Virgin - Madonna
• 1985
• Number One in the UKMerry Christmas Everyone - Shakin' Stevens
• Number One in the USSay You, Say Me - Lionel Richie
• 1986
• Number One in the UKReet Petite (The Sweetest Girl In Town) - Jackie Wilson
• Number One in the USWalk Like An Egyptian - The Bangles
• 1987
• Number One in the UKAlways On My Mind - Pet Shop Boys
• Number One in the USFaith - George Michael
• 1988
• Number One in the USEvery Rose Has Its Thorn - Poison
• 1989
• Number One in the UKEspecially For You - Kylie & Jason
• Number One in the UKDo They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid II
• Number One in the USAnother Day In Paradise - Phil Collins
• 1990
• Number One in the UKBring Your Daughter To The Slaughter - Iron Maiden
• Number One in the USBecause I Love You (The Postman Song) - Stevie B
• 1991
• Number One in the UKBohemian Rhapsody - Queen
• Number One in the USBlack Or White - Michael Jackson
• 1992
• Sneakbo(Zim Zimma) was born in England, UK
• Number One in the UKI Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
• Number One in the USI Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
• 1993
• Number One in the UKMr. Blobby - Mr Blobby
• 1994
• Number One in the USOn Bended Knee - Boyz II Men
• Number One in the USHero - Mariah Carey
• 1995
• Ted Hawkins(Baby) died in California, US
• Number One in the UKStay Another Day - East 17
• Number One in the UKEarth Song - Michael Jackson
• Number One in the USOne Sweet Day - Mariah Carey (and Boyz II Men)
• 1996
• Number One in the UK2 Become 1 - The Spice Girls
• Number One in the USUn-Break My Heart - Toni Braxton
• 1997
• Noah Kahan(Mess) was born in Vermont, US
• Hagood Hardy(The Homecoming) died in Canada
• OC Tolbert died in Michigan, US
• Number One in the UKToo Much - The Spice Girls
• Number One in the USCandle In The Wind 1997 - Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Elton John
• 1998
• Number One in the UKChocolate Salty Balls (PS I Love You) - Chef
• Number One in the USI'm Your Angel - R Kelly (and Celine Dion)
• 1999
• Number One in the UKI Have A Dream - Westlife
• 2000
• Number One in the UKCan We Fix It - Bob The Builder
• Number One in the USSmooth - Santana (featuring Rob Thomas)
• Number One in the USIndependent Woman - Destiny's Child
• 2001
• Number One in the UKSomethin' Stupid - Robbie Williams (featuring Nicole Kidman)
• Number One in the USHow You Remind Me - Nickelback
• 2002
• Number One in the UKSound Of The Underground - Girls Aloud
• Number One in the USLose Yourself - Eminem
• 2003
• Number One in the UKMad World - Michael Andrews (featuring Gary Jules)
• Number One in the USHey Ya - Outkast
• 2004
• Number One in the UKDo They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid 20
• 2005
• Number One in the USDon't Forget About Us - Mariah Carey
• Number One in the USLet Me Love You - Mario
• 2006
• Number One in the UKA Moment Like This - Leona Lewis
• Number One in the UKThat's My Goal - Shayne Ward
• Number One in the USIrreplaceable - Beyonce
• 2007
• Tim Harris(The Foundations) died in Unknown
• Del Reeves(Love, Love, Love) died in Tennessee, US
• Number One in the UKWhen You Believe - Leon Jackson
• Number One in the USNo One - Alicia Keys
• 2008
• Number One in the UKHallelujah - Alexandra Burke
• Number One in the USSingle Ladies (Put A Ring On It) - Beyonce
• 2009
• Number One in the UKThe Climb - Joe McElderry
• Number One in the USEmpire State Of Mind - Jay-Z (and Alicia Keys)
• 2010
• Number One in the UKWhen We Collide - Matt Cardle
• 2011
• Number One in the USWe Found Love - Rihanna (featuring Calvin Harris)
• Number One in the USFirework - Katy Perry
• 2012
• Number One in the UKParadise - Coldplay
• Number One in the UKImpossible - James Arthur
• Number One in the USLocked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars
• 2013
• Patti Page(Tennessee Waltz) died in Oklahoma, US
• Number One in the UKHappy - Pharrell Williams
• Number One in the USThe Monster - Eminem (featuring Rihanna)
• 2014
• Number One in the UKUptown Funk - Mark Ronson (featuring Bruno Mars)
• Number One in the USBlank Space - Taylor Swift
• 2015
• Donna Douglas(He's So Near) died in Louisiana, US
• Number One in the USHello - Adele
• 2016
• Number One in the UKRockabye - Clean Bandit (featuring Sean Paul & Anne-Marie)
• Number One in the UKLove Yourself - Justin Bieber
• Number One in the USBlack Beatles - Rae Sremmurd (featuring Gucci Mane)
• 2017
• Number One in the UKPerfect - Ed Sheeran
• Number One in the USPerfect - Ed Sheeran
• 2018
• Number One in the UKSweet But Psycho - Ava Max
• Number One in the USThank U, Next - Ariana Grande
• 2019
• Number One in the UKRiver - Ellie Goulding
• Number One in the USAll I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
• 2020
• Rob Hopcraft(Black Lace) died in Unknown
• Number One in the USWillow - Taylor Swift
• 2023
• Fred White died in Illinois, US
• 2024
• Michael Ward(Let There Be Peace On Earth (Let It Begin With Me)) died in California, US
• 2025
• Chad Morgan(There's No Night Out In The Jail) died in Australia