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

Video Killed the Radio Star By The Buggles

Other #1 songs on October 17, 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 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Barbara Paz
TV Actress
Born October 17, 1974

Alex Beresford
TV Show Host
Born October 17, 1980

Deniz Ugur
Movie Actress
Born October 17, 1973

Ryan McGinley
Photographer
Born October 17, 1977

Kwabena Kwabena
World Music Singer
Born October 17, 1978

Johanna Griggs
TV Show Host
Born October 17, 1972

Anil Kumble
Cricket Player
Born October 17, 1970

Patrick Ness
Young Adult Author
Born October 17, 1971

Ben Darwin
Rugby Player
Born October 17, 1976