The #1 country song on August 5, 1952

The Wild Side of Life By Hank Thompson

Other #1 songs on August 5, 1952

#1 Hit Song

Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart
Vera Lynn

#1 R&B Song

Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Lloyd Price

Notable August 5 birthdays in the 1950s

Richard Preston
Novelist
Born August 05, 1954

John Whitaker
Equestrian
Born August 05, 1955

Rosi Mittermaier
Skier
Born August 05, 1950

Dave Rozema
Baseball Player
Born August 05, 1956

David Baldacci
Novelist
Born August 05, 1960

Ulla Salzgeber
Equestrian
Born August 05, 1958

Joanne Samuel
Movie Actress
Born August 05, 1957

Samantha Sang
Pop Singer
Born August 05, 1951