The #1 song in the UK on April 16, 1979

Bright Eyes By Art Garfunkel

Other #1 songs on April 16, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Knock on Wood
Amii Stewart

#1 R&B Song

Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
GQ

#1 Country Song

All I Ever Need Is You
Kenny Rogers and Dottie West

#1 Dance Track

Dancer/ Dance to Dance
Gino Soccio

Notable April 16 birthdays in the 1970s

Lukas Haas

Born April 16, 1976

Akon

Born April 16, 1973

Conchita Martínez

Born April 16, 1972

Selena

Born April 16, 1971

Walt Williams

Born April 16, 1970