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

Just to Be Close to You By The Commodores

Other #1 songs on October 5, 1976

#1 Hit Song

A Fifth of Beethoven
Walter Murphy and the Big Apple Band

UK #1 Song

Dancing Queen
ABBA

#1 Country Song

The Games That Daddies Play
Conway Twitty

#1 Dance Track

My Sweet Summer Suite/ Brazilian Love Song
The Love Unlimited Orchestra

Notable October 5 birthdays in the 1970s

James Valentine
Guitarist
Born October 05, 1978

Parminder Nagra
Movie Actress
Born October 05, 1975

Colin Meloy
Folk Singer
Born October 05, 1974

Thomas Roberts
News Anchor
Born October 05, 1972

Josie Bissett
TV Actress
Born October 05, 1970

Laith Al-Saadi
Blues Singer
Born October 05, 1977

Ale Sergi
World Music Singer
Born October 05, 1971

Ximena Herrera
Soap Opera Actress
Born October 05, 1979

Ti West
Director
Born October 05, 1980