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

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

Other #1 songs on August 9, 1978

#1 Hit Song

Three Times a Lady
Commodores

#1 R&B Song

Three Times a Lady
The Commodores

#1 Country Song

You Don't Love Me Anymore
Eddie Rabbitt

#1 Dance Track

Hot Shot
Karen Young

Notable August 9 birthdays in the 1970s

Tony Stewart

Born August 09, 1979
Jason Frasor

Born August 09, 1977
Jessica Capshaw

Born August 09, 1976
Mike Lamb

Born August 09, 1975
Derek Fisher

Born August 09, 1974
Gene Luen Yang

Born August 09, 1973
Rod Brind'Amour

Born August 09, 1970