The #1 dance song on October 17, 1979

Move On Up/ Up Up Up/ Destination's Theme By Destination

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Rise
Herb Alpert

UK #1 Song

Video Killed the Radio Star
The Buggles

#1 R&B Song

(Not Just) Knee Deep (Part 1)
Funkadelic

#1 Country Song

All the Gold in California
Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Ben Darwin
Rugby Player
Born October 17, 1976

Marcus Phillips
Soccer Player
Born October 17, 1973

Anil Kumble
Cricket Player
Born October 17, 1970

Matthew Macfadyen
Movie Actor
Born October 17, 1974

Benjamin Hart
Soap Opera Actor
Born October 17, 1977

Sasha Lopez
DJ
Born October 17, 1980

Blues Saraceno
Guitarist
Born October 17, 1971