The #1 song in the UK on July 17, 1979

Are 'Friends' Electric? By Tubeway Army

Other #1 songs on July 17, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Bad Girls
Donna Summer

#1 R&B Song

Bad Girls
Donna Summer

#1 Country Song

Shadows in the Moonlight
Anne Murray

#1 Dance Track

Born to Be Alive
Patrick Hernandez

Notable July 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Martin Lombard
Dancer
Born July 17, 1977
Mick Cronin
Basketball Coach
Born July 17, 1971
Rashid Ramzi
Runner
Born July 17, 1980
Gino D'Acampo
Chef
Born July 17, 1976
Darude
DJ
Born July 17, 1975
Tony Dovolani
Dancer
Born July 17, 1973