Other #1 songs on December 24, 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 24 Birthdays
Born in the 1970s

Adam Haslett

Writer and Journalist

Born December 24, 1970

Stephenie Meyer

Novelist

Born December 24, 1973

Ryan Seacrest

Television and Radio Host

Born December 24, 1974

Michael Raymond-James

Actor

Born December 24, 1977

J.D. Walsh

Screen Actor, Writer and Producer

Born December 24, 1974