The #1 country song on August 20, 1979

The Devil Went Down to Georgia By Charlie Daniels Band

Other #1 songs on August 20, 1979

#1 Hit Song

My Sharona
The Knack

UK #1 Song

We Don't Talk Anymore
Cliff Richard

#1 R&B Song

Good Times
Chic

#1 Dance Track

The Boss (all cuts)
Diana Ross

Notable August 20 birthdays in the 1970s

Chris Schroder

Born August 20, 1978
Shockmain Davis

Born August 20, 1977
Chris Drury

Born August 20, 1976
Elijah Williams

Born August 20, 1975
Amy Adams

Born August 20, 1974
Todd Helton

Born August 20, 1973
Derrick Alston

Born August 20, 1972