The #1 R&B song on October 5, 1989

Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) By Soul II Soul featuring Caron Wheeler

Other #1 songs on October 5, 1989

#1 Hit Song

Miss You Much
Janet Jackson

UK #1 Song

Ride On Time
Black Box

#1 Country Song

I Got Dreams
Steve Wariner

#1 Alternative Hit

Love Shack
The B-52's

#1 Dance Track

Miss You Much
Janet Jackson

Notable October 5 birthdays in the 1980s

Brody Leven
Skier
Born October 05, 1987

Alex Boniello
Stage Actor
Born October 05, 1990

Greg Jones II
Football Player
Born October 05, 1988

Treechada Petcharat
Movie Actress
Born October 05, 1986

Kenwyne Jones
Soccer Player
Born October 05, 1984

Erick Sanchez
Comedian
Born October 05, 1985

Alexi Ogando
Baseball Player
Born October 05, 1983

Fabiana Escobar
Non-Fiction Author
Born October 05, 1981