The #1 song on October 19, 1979

Rise By Herb Alpert

Other #1 songs on October 19, 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 19 birthdays in the 1970s

Paul Hartley
Soccer Player
Born October 19, 1976
Louis-Jose Houde
Comedian
Born October 19, 1977
Chris Whitaker
Rugby Player
Born October 19, 1974
JJ Heller
Folk Singer
Born October 19, 1980
Tulipa Ruiz
Pop Singer
Born October 19, 1978