Other #1 songs on December 9, 1978
Across genres and charts

#1 country song

On My Knees

Charlie Rich and Janie Fricke

#1 R&B song

Le Freak

Chic

#1 song in the UK

Mary's Boy Child – Oh My Lord

Boney M.

#1 song

Le Freak

Chic

Notable December 9 Birthdays
Born in the 1970s

Kara DioGuardi

Songwriter

Born December 9, 1970

Nick Hysong

Pole Vaulter

Born December 9, 1971

Reiko Aylesworth

Actress

Born December 9, 1972

Stacey Abrams

Politician, Lawyer, Voting Rights Activist, and Author

Born December 9, 1973

David Akers

Football Player

Born December 9, 1974

Mona Hanna-Attisha

Pediatrician Who Uncovered the Flint Water Crisis

Born December 9, 1976

Shayne Graham

Football Player and Coach

Born December 9, 1977

Jesse Metcalfe

Actor

Born December 9, 1978

Lance Krall

Actor

Born December 9, 1970