The #1 R&B song on October 17, 1978

One Nation Under a Groove (Part 1) By Funkadelic

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1978

#1 Hit Song

Kiss You All Over
Exile

UK #1 Song

Summer Nights
John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John

#1 Country Song

Tear Time
Dave & Sugar

#1 Dance Track

MacArthur Park
Donna Summer

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Bhagwant Mann
Comedian
Born October 17, 1973
Kimi Raikkonen
Race Car Driver
Born October 17, 1979
Shane Cameron
Boxer
Born October 17, 1977
Barbara Paz
TV Actress
Born October 17, 1974
Alex Beresford
TV Show Host
Born October 17, 1980
Ash Atalla
TV Producer
Born October 17, 1972