The #1 song on October 23, 1979

Rise By Herb Alpert

Other #1 songs on October 23, 1979

UK #1 Song

One Day at a Time
Lena Martell

#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 23 birthdays in the 1970s

Roslin Hashim
Badminton Player
Born October 23, 1975
Matthew Williamson
Fashion Designer
Born October 23, 1971
Heidi Stevens
Journalist
Born October 23, 1974
Scott Drew
Basketball Coach
Born October 23, 1970
Kate del Castillo
Movie Actress
Born October 23, 1972
Jesper Noddesbo
Handball Player
Born October 23, 1980
Ryan Reynolds
Movie Actor
Born October 23, 1976
Yamaguchi Masao
Rock Singer
Born October 23, 1977