The #1 song in the UK on May 5, 1966

Pretty Flamingo By Manfred Mann

Other #1 songs on May 5, 1966

#1 Hit Song

Monday, Monday
The Mamas & the Papas

#1 R&B Song

When a Man Loves a Woman
Percy Sledge

#1 Country Song

I Want to Go with You
Eddy Arnold

Notable May 5 birthdays in the 1960s

James Labrie
Metal Singer
Born May 05, 1963

Joel Comm
Non-Fiction Author
Born May 05, 1964

Charles Nagy
Baseball Player
Born May 05, 1967

Scott Tucker
Race Car Driver
Born May 05, 1962

Todd Newton
Game Show Host
Born May 05, 1970

Gillian Wright
Soap Opera Actress
Born May 05, 1960

Dariusz Michalczewski
Boxer
Born May 05, 1968