Other #1 songs on December 22, 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 22 Birthdays
Born in the 1970s

Ted Cruz

Politician and Attorney

Born December 22, 1970

Kirk Maltby

Ice Hockey Player

Born December 22, 1972

Rei Hance

Actress, Writer

Born December 22, 1974

Jason Lane

Baseball Player & Coach

Born December 22, 1976

Steve Kariya

Ice Hockey Player

Born December 22, 1977