The #1 R&B song on October 12, 1979

(Not Just) Knee Deep (Part 1) By Funkadelic

Other #1 songs on October 12, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Michael Jackson

UK #1 Song

Message in a Bottle
The Police

#1 Country Song

Last Cheater's Waltz
T.G. Sheppard

#1 Dance Track

Move On Up/ Up Up Up/ Destination's Theme
Destination

Notable October 12 birthdays in the 1970s

Cristie Kerr

Born October 12, 1977

Marion Jones

Born October 12, 1975

Tony Fiore

Born October 12, 1971

Kirk Cameron

Born October 12, 1970