The #1 R&B song on October 8, 1979

(Not Just) Knee Deep (Part 1) By Funkadelic

Other #1 songs on October 8, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Michael Jackson

UK #1 Song

Message in a Bottle
The Police

#1 Country Song

Last Cheater's Waltz
T.G. Sheppard

#1 Dance Track

Move On Up/ Up Up Up/ Destination's Theme
Destination

Notable October 8 birthdays in the 1970s

J.R. Ramirez
TV Actor
Born October 08, 1980

Gregori Chad Petree
Pop Singer
Born October 08, 1978

Tricia Vessey
Movie Actress
Born October 08, 1972

Mayrin Villanueva
Soap Opera Actress
Born October 08, 1970

Reese Hoffa
Shot Putter
Born October 08, 1977

Tahmima Anam
Journalist
Born October 08, 1975