The #1 song on October 16, 1976

Disco Duck (Part 1) By Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots

Other #1 songs on October 16, 1976

UK #1 Song

Mississippi
Pussycat

#1 R&B Song

Just to Be Close to You
The Commodores

#1 Country Song

You and Me
Tammy Wynette

#1 Dance Track

My Sweet Summer Suite/ Brazilian Love Song
The Love Unlimited Orchestra

Notable October 16 birthdays in the 1970s

Paul Sparks
TV Actor
Born October 16, 1971

John Mayer
Rock Singer
Born October 16, 1977

Jennifer Cole
Game Show Host
Born October 16, 1973

Sue Bird
Basketball Player
Born October 16, 1980

Janie Bryant
Fashion Designer
Born October 16, 1974

Ahmed Bukhatir
World Music Singer
Born October 16, 1975