The #1 song in the UK on May 1, 1979

Bright Eyes By Art Garfunkel

Other #1 songs on May 1, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Reunited
Peaches & Herb

#1 R&B Song

Reunited
Peaches & Herb

#1 Country Song

Backside of Thirty
John Conlee

#1 Dance Track

Dancer/ Dance to Dance
Gino Soccio

Notable May 1 birthdays in the 1970s

James Murray
Comedian
Born May 01, 1976

Tracy Hines
Race Car Driver
Born May 01, 1972

Nina Hossain
TV Show Host
Born May 01, 1975

Matteo Viviani
TV Show Host
Born May 01, 1974

Beth Winslet
Movie Actress
Born May 01, 1978

Dan Domenech
Stage Actor
Born May 01, 1980

Oliver Neuville
Soccer Player
Born May 01, 1973