Other #1 songs on October 8, 1973
Across genres and charts

#1 country song

Ridin' My Thumb to Mexico

Johnny Rodriguez

#1 R&B song

Keep on Truckin'

Eddie Kendricks

#1 song

Half-Breed

Cher

Notable October 8 Birthdays
Born in the 1970s

Matt Damon

Actor

Born October 8, 1970

Monty Williams

Basketball Coach and Former Player

Born October 8, 1971

Terry Balsamo

Guitarist

Born October 8, 1972

Jim Fairchild

Guitarist and Singer-Songwriter

Born October 8, 1973

Kevyn Adams

Ice Hockey Player and Executive

Born October 8, 1974

Jamie Marchi

Voice Actress

Born October 8, 1977

Kristanna Loken

Actress, Model and Director

Born October 8, 1979