The #1 R&B song on October 12, 1978

One Nation Under a Groove (Part 1) By Funkadelic

Other #1 songs on October 12, 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 12 birthdays in the 1970s

Carlos Campos
Fashion Designer
Born October 12, 1972

Rory Reid
TV Show Host
Born October 12, 1979

Soledad Pastorutti
Folk Singer
Born October 12, 1980

Nida Yasir
TV Actress
Born October 12, 1973

Sarah Lane
TV Producer
Born October 12, 1976

Susana Felix
Rock Singer
Born October 12, 1975

Simran Sethi
Journalist
Born October 12, 1970