The #1 dance song on August 24, 1979

The Boss (all cuts) By Diana Ross

Other #1 songs on August 24, 1979

#1 Hit Song

My Sharona
The Knack

UK #1 Song

We Don't Talk Anymore
Cliff Richard

#1 R&B Song

Good Times
Chic

#1 Country Song

The Devil Went Down to Georgia
Charlie Daniels Band

Notable August 24 birthdays in the 1970s

Derek Morris

Born August 24, 1978
John Green

Born August 24, 1977
Jennifer Lien

Born August 24, 1974
Andrew Brunette

Born August 24, 1973
Jean-Luc Brassard

Born August 24, 1972
Rich Beem

Born August 24, 1970