The #1 song in the UK on October 21, 1979

One Day at a Time By Lena Martell

Other #1 songs on October 21, 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 21 birthdays in the 1970s

Byron Alvarez
Soccer Player
Born October 21, 1978
Josh Ritter
Pop Singer
Born October 21, 1976
Isabel Figueira
TV Actress
Born October 21, 1980
Saint Dog
Rapper
Born October 21, 1975
Damien Martyn
Cricket Player
Born October 21, 1971
Ilaria Latini
Voice Actress
Born October 21, 1972
Beverley Turner
TV Show Host
Born October 21, 1973
David Clayton Rogers
TV Actor
Born October 21, 1977