Other #1 songs on December 17, 1978
Across genres and charts

#1 country song

The Gambler

Kenny Rogers

#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 17 Birthdays
Born in the 1970s

Sean Patrick Thomas

Actor

Born December 17, 1970

Nikki McCray-Penson

Basketball Player and Coach

Born December 17, 1971

Eddie Fisher

Musician and Songwriter

Born December 17, 1973

Sarah Paulson

Actress

Born December 17, 1974

Nick Dinsmore

Professional Wrestler

Born December 17, 1975

Éric Bédard

Short-Track Speed Skater

Born December 17, 1976

Katheryn Winnick

Actress

Born December 17, 1977

Chase Utley

Baseball Player

Born December 17, 1978

Matt Murley

Ice Hockey Player

Born December 17, 1979