The #1 song in the UK on October 5, 1968

Those Were the Days By Mary Hopkin

Other #1 songs on October 5, 1968

#1 Hit Song

Hey Jude
The Beatles

#1 R&B Song

Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud (Part 1)
James Brown

#1 Country Song

Harper Valley PTA
Jeannie C. Riley

Notable October 5 birthdays in the 1960s

Andrea McLean
TV Show Host
Born October 05, 1969
Dave Dederer
Guitarist
Born October 05, 1964
Adil Hussain
Movie Actor
Born October 05, 1963
Rex Chapman
Basketball Player
Born October 05, 1967
Alex Wurman
Composer
Born October 05, 1966
Careca
Soccer Player
Born October 05, 1960
Patrick Roy
Hockey Player
Born October 05, 1965
Michael Andretti
Race Car Driver
Born October 05, 1962
Jenny Campbell
Entrepreneur
Born October 05, 1961