The #1 song in the UK on August 16, 1973

I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am!) By Gary Glitter

Other #1 songs on August 16, 1973

#1 Hit Song

Touch Me in the Morning
Diana Ross

#1 R&B Song

Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye

#1 Country Song

Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man
Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty

Notable August 16 birthdays in the 1970s

George Stults
TV Actor
Born August 16, 1975

Rittz
Rapper
Born August 16, 1980

Paulinha Abelha
Pop Singer
Born August 16, 1978

Frankie Boyle
Comedian
Born August 16, 1972

Yesenia Daniela Droz
TV Show Host
Born August 16, 1977

Daren Millard
Sportscaster
Born August 16, 1970