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

Message in a Bottle By The Police

Other #1 songs on October 1, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Sad Eyes
Robert John

#1 R&B Song

Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Michael Jackson

#1 Country Song

Last Cheater's Waltz
T.G. Sheppard

#1 Dance Track

Come to Me/ Don't Stop Dancing/ Playboy
France Joli

Notable October 1 birthdays in the 1970s

Diana Haddad
World Music Singer
Born October 01, 1976

Kim-Lian Van der Meij
Stage Actress
Born October 01, 1980

Adele Anthony
Violinist
Born October 01, 1970

Ciarán McMenamin
TV Actor
Born October 01, 1975

Gigi Lai
Movie Actress
Born October 01, 1971

Tom Hooper
Director
Born October 01, 1972

Nicola Wilson
Equestrian
Born October 01, 1978

Sherri Saum
TV Actress
Born October 01, 1974