The #1 song on October 26, 1978

Hot Child in the City By Nick Gilder

Other #1 songs on October 26, 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 26 birthdays in the 1970s

Audley Harrison
Boxer
Born October 26, 1971
Austin Healey
Rugby Player
Born October 26, 1973
Dan Benjamin
Podcast Host
Born October 26, 1972
Liz Marek
Chef
Born October 26, 1980
Marcel Dettmann
DJ
Born October 26, 1977
Catalina Edwards
News Anchor
Born October 26, 1976
Lisa Ryder
TV Actress
Born October 26, 1970