The #1 R&B song on December 31, 1976

Car Wash By Rose Royce

Other #1 songs on December 31, 1976

#1 Hit Song

Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)
Rod Stewart

UK #1 Song

When a Child Is Born (Soleado)
Johnny Mathis

#1 Country Song

Sweet Dreams
Emmylou Harris

#1 Dance Track

Don't Leave Me This Way
Thelma Houston

Notable December 31 birthdays in the 1970s

Jason Sechrist
Drummer
Born December 31, 1979

Esteban Loaiza
Baseball Player
Born December 31, 1971

Scott Nichol
Hockey Player
Born December 31, 1974

Samuel Gerena
Reggae Singer
Born December 31, 1978

Richie McCaw
Rugby Player
Born December 31, 1980

Danny McNamara
Rock Singer
Born December 31, 1970

Psy
Pop Singer
Born December 31, 1977