The #1 song on April 16, 1979

Knock on Wood By Amii Stewart

Other #1 songs on April 16, 1979

UK #1 Song

Bright Eyes
Art Garfunkel

#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