The #1 R&B song on October 16, 1979

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

Other #1 songs on October 16, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Rise
Herb Alpert

UK #1 Song

Video Killed the Radio Star
The Buggles

#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 16 birthdays in the 1970s

John Mayer

Born October 16, 1977
Kellie Martin

Born October 16, 1975
Paul Kariya

Born October 16, 1974
Justin Credible

Born October 16, 1973
Adrianne Frost

Born October 16, 1972
Chad Gray

Born October 16, 1971