The #1 song on October 24, 1978

Hot Child in the City By Nick Gilder

Other #1 songs on October 24, 1978

UK #1 Song

Summer Nights
John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John

#1 R&B Song

One Nation Under a Groove (Part 1)
Funkadelic

#1 Country Song

Let's Take the Long Way Around the World
Ronnie Milsap

#1 Dance Track

MacArthur Park
Donna Summer

Notable October 24 birthdays in the 1970s

Mika Akino
Wrestler
Born October 24, 1973
Zac Posen
Fashion Designer
Born October 24, 1980
Jeff Mangum
Rock Singer
Born October 24, 1970
Corey Dillon
Football Player
Born October 24, 1974
Rafael Furcal
Baseball Player
Born October 24, 1977
Anohni
Pop Singer
Born October 24, 1971