The #1 song in the UK on October 18, 1979

Video Killed the Radio Star By The Buggles

Other #1 songs on October 18, 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 18 birthdays in the 1970s

Curtis Keaton
Football Player
Born October 18, 1976
Rachel Nichols
Journalist
Born October 18, 1973
Josh Gracin
Country Singer
Born October 18, 1980
Bob Whitfield
Football Player
Born October 18, 1971
Jeremy Riddle
Gospel Singer
Born October 18, 1977
Jyothika
Movie Actress
Born October 18, 1978
Emre Karayel
Movie Actor
Born October 18, 1972
Candy Lo
Rock Singer
Born October 18, 1974