The #1 dance song on August 24, 1979

The Boss (all cuts) By Diana Ross

Other #1 songs on August 24, 1979

#1 Hit Song

My Sharona
The Knack

UK #1 Song

We Don't Talk Anymore
Cliff Richard

#1 R&B Song

Good Times
Chic

#1 Country Song

The Devil Went Down to Georgia
Charlie Daniels Band

Notable August 24 birthdays in the 1970s

Zach Lowe
Journalist
Born August 24, 1977

Fritz Strobl
Skier
Born August 24, 1972

David Gregory
News Anchor
Born August 24, 1970

Clint Daniels
Country Singer
Born August 24, 1974

Jilon Vanover
TV Actor
Born August 24, 1978

Inge de Bruijn
Swimmer
Born August 24, 1973

Hayato Sakurai
MMA Fighter
Born August 24, 1975

Rachael Carpani
TV Actress
Born August 24, 1980

Alex O'Loughlin
TV Actor
Born August 24, 1976