The #1 R&B song on December 31, 1977

Serpentine Fire By Earth, Wind & Fire

Other #1 songs on December 31, 1977

#1 Hit Song

How Deep Is Your Love
Bee Gees

UK #1 Song

Mull of Kintyre / Girls' School
Wings

#1 Country Song

Here You Come Again
Dolly Parton

#1 Dance Track

Once Upon a Time... (all cuts)
Donna Summer

Notable December 31 birthdays in the 1970s

Acelya Akkoyun
TV Show Host
Born December 31, 1972

Jason Sechrist
Drummer
Born December 31, 1979

Adam Barr
Screenwriter
Born December 31, 1976

Marcus Adoro
Guitarist
Born December 31, 1971

Richie McCaw
Rugby Player
Born December 31, 1980

Curtis Harrison
TV Actor
Born December 31, 1978