The #1 song in the UK on August 16, 1973

I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am!) By Gary Glitter

Other #1 songs on August 16, 1973

#1 Hit Song

Touch Me in the Morning
Diana Ross

#1 R&B Song

Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye

#1 Country Song

Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man
Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty

Notable August 16 birthdays in the 1970s

George Stults

Born August 16, 1975
Ryan Longwell

Born August 16, 1974
Emily Strayer

Born August 16, 1972
Bonnie Bernstein

Born August 16, 1970