The #1 country song on October 17, 1979

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

Other #1 songs on October 17, 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 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Sebastian Abreu
Soccer Player
Born October 17, 1976
Angel Parker
TV Actress
Born October 17, 1980
Johanna Griggs
TV Show Host
Born October 17, 1972
Patrick Ness
Young Adult Author
Born October 17, 1971
Vina Morales
TV Actress
Born October 17, 1975
Anil Kumble
Cricket Player
Born October 17, 1970
Bryan Bertino
Screenwriter
Born October 17, 1977