The #1 song in the UK on May 9, 1978

Rivers of Babylon By Boney M.

Other #1 songs on May 9, 1978

#1 Hit Song

If I Can't Have You
Yvonne Elliman

#1 R&B Song

Take Me to the Next Phase (Part 1)
The Isley Brothers

#1 Country Song

It's All Wrong, But It's All Right
Dolly Parton

#1 Dance Track

If My Friends Could See Me Now
Linda Clifford

Notable May 9 birthdays in the 1970s

Rosario Dawson

Born May 09, 1979

Svein Tuft

Born May 09, 1977

Tamia

Born May 09, 1975

Doug Christie

Born May 09, 1970