The #1 country song on October 23, 1978

Let's Take the Long Way Around the World By Ronnie Milsap

Other #1 songs on October 23, 1978

#1 Hit Song

Hot Child in the City
Nick Gilder

UK #1 Song

Summer Nights
John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John

#1 R&B Song

One Nation Under a Groove (Part 1)
Funkadelic

#1 Dance Track

MacArthur Park
Donna Summer

Notable October 23 birthdays in the 1970s

Emma Johnson
Journalist
Born October 23, 1976

Dominika Paleta
TV Actress
Born October 23, 1972

Gilbert Menchaca
TV Actor
Born October 23, 1980

Brian Yorkey
TV Producer
Born October 23, 1970

Perizaad Zorabian
Movie Actress
Born October 23, 1973

Jorge Solís
Boxer
Born October 23, 1979

Matthew Williamson
Fashion Designer
Born October 23, 1971