The #1 R&B song on August 5, 1976

Getaway By Earth, Wind & Fire

Other #1 songs on August 5, 1976

#1 Hit Song

Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Elton John and Kiki Dee

UK #1 Song

Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Elton John and Kiki Dee

#1 Country Song

Golden Ring
George Jones and Tammy Wynette

#1 Dance Track

The Best Disco in Town
The Ritchie Family

Notable August 5 birthdays in the 1970s

Mark Mulder
Baseball Player
Born August 05, 1977
Sophie Winkleman
Movie Actress
Born August 05, 1980
Sally Nugent
Journalist
Born August 05, 1971
Michael Hollick
Voice Actor
Born August 05, 1973
Ken Hixon
Screenwriter
Born August 05, 1978
Kajol
Movie Actress
Born August 05, 1974