The #1 country song on August 24, 1979

The Devil Went Down to Georgia By Charlie Daniels Band

Other #1 songs on August 24, 1979

#1 Hit Song

My Sharona
The Knack

UK #1 Song

We Don't Talk Anymore
Cliff Richard

#1 R&B Song

Good Times
Chic

#1 Dance Track

The Boss (all cuts)
Diana Ross

Notable August 24 birthdays in the 1970s

Marsha Vadhanapanich
Pop Singer
Born August 24, 1970
Rachael Carpani
TV Actress
Born August 24, 1980
Anne Robin
Illustrator
Born August 24, 1978
Ava DuVernay
Director
Born August 24, 1972
Ryan Singer
Painter
Born August 24, 1973
Alex O'Loughlin
TV Actor
Born August 24, 1976
James D'Arcy
TV Actor
Born August 24, 1975