The #1 song in the UK on December 31, 1979

Another Brick in the Wall (Part II) By Pink Floyd

Other #1 songs on December 31, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Escape (The Piña Colada Song)
Rupert Holmes

#1 R&B Song

Do You Love What You Feel
Rufus and Chaka

#1 Country Song

Happy Birthday Darlin'
Conway Twitty

#1 Dance Track

Deputy of Love
Don Armando's Second Avenue Rhumba Band

Notable December 31 birthdays in the 1970s

Ryan Sakoda

Born December 31, 1974

Shandon Anderson

Born December 31, 1973

Brent Barry

Born December 31, 1971

Bryon Russell

Born December 31, 1970