Other #1 songs on August 5, 1976
Across genres and charts

#1 country song

Golden Ring

George Jones and Tammy Wynette

#1 dance track

The Best Disco in Town

The Ritchie Family

#1 song in the UK

Don't Go Breaking My Heart

Elton John and Kiki Dee

#1 song

Don't Go Breaking My Heart

Elton John and Kiki Dee

Notable August 5 Birthdays
Born in the 1970s

Jeff Friesen

Ice Hockey Player

Born August 5, 1976

Eric Hinske

Baseball Player

Born August 5, 1977

Mark Mulder

Baseball Player

Born August 5, 1977