The #1 country song on August 26, 1979

Heartbreak Hotel By Willie Nelson and Leon Russell

Other #1 songs on August 26, 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 26 birthdays in the 1970s

Kiko Hernández
TV Show Host
Born August 26, 1976

Alexandra Cunningham
Screenwriter
Born August 26, 1972

John Cabrera
TV Actor
Born August 26, 1975

Ariadna Thalia Sodimiranda
World Music Singer
Born August 26, 1971

Melissa McCarthy
Movie Actress
Born August 26, 1970

Gunner Wright
Voice Actor
Born August 26, 1973

Meredith Eaton
TV Actress
Born August 26, 1974

Bomani Jones
Radio Host
Born August 26, 1980