The #1 song on October 17, 1979

Rise By Herb Alpert

Other #1 songs on October 17, 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 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Tarkan
World Music Singer
Born October 17, 1972
Fitra Eri
Journalist
Born October 17, 1974
McLain Ward
Equestrian
Born October 17, 1975
Erin Karpluk
TV Actress
Born October 17, 1978
Alimi Ballard
TV Actor
Born October 17, 1977
Angel Parker
TV Actress
Born October 17, 1980
Chris Kirkpatrick
Pop Singer
Born October 17, 1971
Ben Darwin
Rugby Player
Born October 17, 1976