The #1 song on October 16, 1979

Rise By Herb Alpert

Other #1 songs on October 16, 1979

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

#1 Dance Track

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

Notable October 16 birthdays in the 1970s

Sue Bird
Basketball Player
Born October 16, 1980
Jonathan Karsh
Film Producer
Born October 16, 1971
Amanda Tepe
TV Actress
Born October 16, 1977
Si Bennett
Graphic Designer
Born October 16, 1978
Sadagoppan Ramesh
Cricket Player
Born October 16, 1975
Janie Bryant
Fashion Designer
Born October 16, 1974