The #1 song in the UK on October 1, 1977

Way Down By Elvis Presley

Other #1 songs on October 1, 1977

#1 Hit Song

Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band
Meco

#1 R&B Song

It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me
Barry White

#1 Country Song

Daytime Friends
Kenny Rogers

#1 Dance Track

Village People (all cuts)
Village People

Notable October 1 birthdays in the 1970s

Curtis Axel

Born October 01, 1979
Katie Aselton

Born October 01, 1978
Denis Gauthier

Born October 01, 1976
Sherri Saum

Born October 01, 1974
Christian Borle

Born October 01, 1973