The #1 dance song on August 5, 1981

Give It to Me Baby/ Super Freak/ Ghetto Life By Rick James

Other #1 songs on August 5, 1981

#1 Hit Song

Jessie's Girl
Rick Springfield

UK #1 Song

Green Door
Shakin' Stevens

#1 R&B Song

Double Dutch Bus
Frankie Smith

#1 Country Song

Too Many Lovers
Crystal Gayle

Notable August 5 birthdays in the 1980s

Sophie Winkleman
Movie Actress
Born August 05, 1980

Cliff Matthews
Football Player
Born August 05, 1989

Shin So-yul
Movie Actress
Born August 05, 1985

Sophia Aguiar
Dancer
Born August 05, 1988

Alexis
Reggae Singer
Born August 05, 1982

Beau Black
Composer
Born August 05, 1983

Helene Fischer
Pop Singer
Born August 05, 1984