The #1 song in the UK on October 16, 1976

Mississippi By Pussycat

Other #1 songs on October 16, 1976

#1 Hit Song

Disco Duck (Part 1)
Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots

#1 R&B Song

Just to Be Close to You
The Commodores

#1 Country Song

You and Me
Tammy Wynette

#1 Dance Track

My Sweet Summer Suite/ Brazilian Love Song
The Love Unlimited Orchestra

Notable October 16 birthdays in the 1970s

Justin Credible
Wrestler
Born October 16, 1973
Erik Lincar
Soccer Player
Born October 16, 1978
Ely Sugigi
Comedian
Born October 16, 1971
Ahmed Bukhatir
World Music Singer
Born October 16, 1975
Amanda Tepe
TV Actress
Born October 16, 1977
Ibrahim Said
Soccer Player
Born October 16, 1979