The #1 R&B song on October 5, 1977

It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me By Barry White

Other #1 songs on October 5, 1977

#1 Hit Song

Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band
Meco

UK #1 Song

Silver Lady
David Soul

#1 Country Song

Heaven's Just a Sin Away
The Kendalls

#1 Dance Track

Village People (all cuts)
Village People

Notable October 5 birthdays in the 1970s

Thomas Roberts
News Anchor
Born October 05, 1972

Ale Sergi
World Music Singer
Born October 05, 1971

Alex Newcombe Walkinshaw
TV Actor
Born October 05, 1974

Alessandra Sublet
TV Show Host
Born October 05, 1976

Nicolas Fontaine
Skier
Born October 05, 1970

James Toseland
Rock Singer
Born October 05, 1980

Lauren Flax
DJ
Born October 05, 1978