The #1 dance song on August 26, 1979

The Boss (all cuts) By Diana Ross

Other #1 songs on August 26, 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

Heartbreak Hotel
Willie Nelson and Leon Russell

Notable August 26 birthdays in the 1970s

Morris Peterson

Born August 26, 1977
Mike Colter

Born August 26, 1976
Morgan Ensberg

Born August 26, 1975
Kelvin Cato

Born August 26, 1974
Thalía

Born August 26, 1971
Melissa McCarthy

Born August 26, 1970