The #1 country song on October 16, 1979

All the Gold in California By Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers

Other #1 songs on October 16, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Rise
Herb Alpert

UK #1 Song

Video Killed the Radio Star
The Buggles

#1 R&B Song

(Not Just) Knee Deep (Part 1)
Funkadelic

#1 Dance Track

Move On Up/ Up Up Up/ Destination's Theme
Destination

Notable October 16 birthdays in the 1970s

Sue Bird
Basketball Player
Born October 16, 1980
Yordi Rosado
TV Show Host
Born October 16, 1971
John Mayer
Rock Singer
Born October 16, 1977
Didi Wagner
TV Show Host
Born October 16, 1975
Dudy Oris
Pop Singer
Born October 16, 1976
Jennifer Cole
Game Show Host
Born October 16, 1973