The #1 song in the UK on September 17, 1979

Cars By Gary Numan

Other #1 songs on September 17, 1979

#1 Hit Song

My Sharona
The Knack

#1 R&B Song

Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Michael Jackson

#1 Country Song

Just Good Ol' Boys
Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley

#1 Dance Track

Come to Me/ Don't Stop Dancing/ Playboy
France Joli

Notable September 17 birthdays in the 1970s

Nick Cordero

Born September 17, 1978
Sam Esmail

Born September 17, 1977
Jimmie Johnson

Born September 17, 1975
Nona Gaye

Born September 17, 1974
Nate Berkus

Born September 17, 1971