The #1 song on October 20, 1979

Rise By Herb Alpert

Other #1 songs on October 20, 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 20 birthdays in the 1970s

Allan Avendano
Makeup Artist
Born October 20, 1976
Gian Pyres
Guitarist
Born October 20, 1973
Eddie Jones
Basketball Player
Born October 20, 1971
Anthony Taylor
Referee
Born October 20, 1978
Marco Mazzoli
Radio Host
Born October 20, 1972
Jemel McWilliams
Dancer
Born October 20, 1980