Other #1 songs on December 23, 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 23 Birthdays
Born in the 1970s

Catriona LeMay Doan

Speed Skater

Born December 23, 1970

Corey Haim

Actor

Born December 23, 1971

Christian Potenza

Actor

Born December 23, 1972

Joanna Hayes

Hurdler

Born December 23, 1976

Alge Crumpler

Football Player

Born December 23, 1977

Esthero

Singer-Songwriter

Born December 23, 1978

Scott Gomez

Ice Hockey Player and Coach

Born December 23, 1979

Brad Lidge

Baseball Player

Born December 23, 1976

Jamie Noble

Professional Wrestler

Born December 23, 1976