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

I Don't Like Mondays By The Boomtown Rats

Other #1 songs on August 1, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Bad Girls
Donna Summer

#1 R&B Song

Good Times
Chic

#1 Country Song

You're the Only One
Dolly Parton

#1 Dance Track

I've Got the Next Dance
Deniece Williams

Notable August 1 birthdays in the 1970s

Mario Bennett
Basketball Player
Born August 01, 1973

Chris Iwelumo
Soccer Player
Born August 01, 1978

Elizabeth Bower
TV Actress
Born August 01, 1976

Bryan Fisher
TV Actor
Born August 01, 1980

Amir Aghaee
Movie Actor
Born August 01, 1970

Nicke Andersson
Guitarist
Born August 01, 1972

Matt Braunger
TV Actor
Born August 01, 1974