The #1 R&B song on October 8, 1978

One Nation Under a Groove (Part 1) By Funkadelic

Other #1 songs on October 8, 1978

#1 Hit Song

Kiss You All Over
Exile

UK #1 Song

Summer Nights
John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John

#1 Country Song

Heartbreaker
Dolly Parton

#1 Dance Track

Instant Replay (all cuts)
Dan Hartman

Notable October 8 birthdays in the 1970s

CB Hudson
Guitarist
Born October 08, 1974
Paul Stalteri
Soccer Player
Born October 08, 1977
Mike Mizanin
Wrestler
Born October 08, 1980
Patrick Watson
Rock Singer
Born October 08, 1979
Robert Kelly
Comedian
Born October 08, 1970
Jason Strange
Rugby Player
Born October 08, 1973
Monty Williams
Basketball Coach
Born October 08, 1971
Cody Lundin
Teacher
Born October 08, 1976