The #1 country song on December 16, 1978

The Gambler By Kenny Rogers

Other #1 songs on December 16, 1978

#1 Hit Song

You Don't Bring Me Flowers
Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond

UK #1 Song

Mary's Boy Child – Oh My Lord
Boney M.

#1 R&B Song

Le Freak
Chic

#1 Dance Track

Le Freak
Chic

Notable December 16 birthdays in the 1970s

Layne Stein
Pop Singer
Born December 16, 1980

Karla Muga
TV Actress
Born December 16, 1975

Michael McCary
R&B Singer
Born December 16, 1971

Merrell Hollis
Makeup Artist
Born December 16, 1977

Miguel Nader
Movie Actor
Born December 16, 1974

Zeljko Kalac
Soccer Player
Born December 16, 1972

Calvin Richardson
R&B Singer
Born December 16, 1976

Daniel Cosgrove
Soap Opera Actor
Born December 16, 1970