The #1 song in the UK on August 24, 1979

We Don't Talk Anymore By Cliff Richard

Other #1 songs on August 24, 1979

#1 Hit Song

My Sharona
The Knack

#1 R&B Song

Good Times
Chic

#1 Country Song

The Devil Went Down to Georgia
Charlie Daniels Band

#1 Dance Track

The Boss (all cuts)
Diana Ross

Notable August 24 birthdays in the 1970s

Clint Daniels
Country Singer
Born August 24, 1974
Zach Lowe
Journalist
Born August 24, 1977
Derek Morris
Hockey Player
Born August 24, 1978
Marcelo dos Reis Morais
World Music Singer
Born August 24, 1970
Kevin Correia
Baseball Player
Born August 24, 1980
Trevor Prangley
MMA Fighter
Born August 24, 1972
Ele Keats
Movie Actress
Born August 24, 1973
Mindaugas Zukauskas
Basketball Player
Born August 24, 1975
Amy Spanger
TV Actress
Born August 24, 1971