The #1 song in the UK on July 17, 1978

You're the One That I Want By John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John

Other #1 songs on July 17, 1978

#1 Hit Song

Shadow Dancing
Andy Gibb

#1 R&B Song

You and I
Rick James

#1 Country Song

Only One Love in My Life
Ronnie Milsap

#1 Dance Track

Boogie Oogie Oogie
A Taste of Honey

Notable July 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Mandy Smith
Pop Singer
Born July 17, 1970

Victoria Holmes
Novelist
Born July 17, 1975

Elizabeth Cook
Country Singer
Born July 17, 1972

Rashid Ramzi
Runner
Born July 17, 1980

Josh Langfeld
Hockey Player
Born July 17, 1977

Eddie Shin
TV Actor
Born July 17, 1976

Brendan James
Blues Singer
Born July 17, 1979