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

Another Brick in the Wall (Part II) By Pink Floyd

Other #1 songs on December 17, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Escape (The Piña Colada Song)
Rupert Holmes

#1 R&B Song

Do You Love What You Feel
Rufus and Chaka

#1 Country Song

Happy Birthday Darlin'
Conway Twitty

#1 Dance Track

Deputy of Love
Don Armando's Second Avenue Rhumba Band

Notable December 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Angelique Burgos
TV Show Host
Born December 17, 1978
Roshini Raj
Doctor
Born December 17, 1971
Poh Ling Yeow
Chef
Born December 17, 1973
Ricky Van Veen
Entrepreneur
Born December 17, 1980
Michael Stolle
Pole Vaulter
Born December 17, 1974
Takeo Spikes
Football Player
Born December 17, 1976
Kevin Seccia
Screenwriter
Born December 17, 1975