The #1 song in the UK on December 31, 1979

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

Other #1 songs on December 31, 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 31 birthdays in the 1970s

Adam Barr
Screenwriter
Born December 31, 1976
Femi Adebayo
Movie Actor
Born December 31, 1974
Richie McCaw
Rugby Player
Born December 31, 1980
Brent Barry
Basketball Player
Born December 31, 1971
Craig Wayne Boyd
Country Singer
Born December 31, 1978
Acelya Akkoyun
TV Show Host
Born December 31, 1972
Jimena Hoyos
TV Actress
Born December 31, 1977
Mutlu Tönbekici
Journalist
Born December 31, 1970