The #1 song on October 15, 1979

Rise By Herb Alpert

Other #1 songs on October 15, 1979

UK #1 Song

Video Killed the Radio Star
The Buggles

#1 R&B Song

(Not Just) Knee Deep (Part 1)
Funkadelic

#1 Country Song

All the Gold in California
Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers

#1 Dance Track

Move On Up/ Up Up Up/ Destination's Theme
Destination

Notable October 15 birthdays in the 1970s

Devon Gummersall

Born October 15, 1978
Christian Allen

Born October 15, 1976
Fred Hoiberg

Born October 15, 1972
Joey Abs

Born October 15, 1971
Eric Benét

Born October 15, 1970