The #1 R&B song on October 19, 1979

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

Other #1 songs on October 19, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Rise
Herb Alpert

UK #1 Song

Video Killed the Radio Star
The Buggles

#1 Country Song

All the Gold in California
Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers

#1 Dance Track

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

Notable October 19 birthdays in the 1970s

Laurent Brancowitz
Guitarist
Born October 19, 1973
Josh Wolf
Comedian
Born October 19, 1974
Francesco Rome
Model
Born October 19, 1977
Jarod DeAnda
TV Show Host
Born October 19, 1978
Ekkarat Wongchalard
World Music Singer
Born October 19, 1975
Michael Young
Baseball Player
Born October 19, 1976
Benjamin Salisbury
TV Actor
Born October 19, 1980
Sweet Saraya
Wrestler
Born October 19, 1971