The #1 song in the UK on October 16, 1979

Video Killed the Radio Star By The Buggles

Other #1 songs on October 16, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Rise
Herb Alpert

#1 R&B Song

(Not Just) Knee Deep (Part 1)
Funkadelic

#1 Country Song

All the Gold in California
Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers

#1 Dance Track

Move On Up/ Up Up Up/ Destination's Theme
Destination

Notable October 16 birthdays in the 1970s

Paul Sparks
TV Actor
Born October 16, 1971
Amanda Tepe
TV Actress
Born October 16, 1977
Sue Bird
Basketball Player
Born October 16, 1980
Sadagoppan Ramesh
Cricket Player
Born October 16, 1975
Casey Grillo
Drummer
Born October 16, 1976
Tom Williams
TV Show Host
Born October 16, 1970