The #1 song in the UK on July 17, 1978

You're the One That I Want By John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John

Other #1 songs on July 17, 1978

#1 Hit Song

Shadow Dancing
Andy Gibb

#1 R&B Song

You and I
Rick James

#1 Country Song

Only One Love in My Life
Ronnie Milsap

#1 Dance Track

Boogie Oogie Oogie
A Taste of Honey

Notable July 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Mike Vogel

Born July 17, 1979

Marc Savard

Born July 17, 1977

Luke Bryan

Born July 17, 1976

Terence Tao

Born July 17, 1975

Eric Moulds

Born July 17, 1973

Elizabeth Cook

Born July 17, 1972

Calbert Cheaney

Born July 17, 1971