The #1 song in the UK on December 31, 1976

When a Child Is Born (Soleado) By Johnny Mathis

Other #1 songs on December 31, 1976

#1 Hit Song

Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)
Rod Stewart

#1 R&B Song

Car Wash
Rose Royce

#1 Country Song

Sweet Dreams
Emmylou Harris

#1 Dance Track

Don't Leave Me This Way
Thelma Houston

Notable December 31 birthdays in the 1970s

Curtis Harrison
TV Actor
Born December 31, 1978

Lee Ridley
Comedian
Born December 31, 1980

Ceza
Rapper
Born December 31, 1977

Bob Bryar
Drummer
Born December 31, 1979

Brent Barry
Basketball Player
Born December 31, 1971

Joe McIntyre
Pop Singer
Born December 31, 1972

Veronique Cloutier
Radio Host
Born December 31, 1974