The #1 song on October 5, 1968

Hey Jude By The Beatles

Other #1 songs on October 5, 1968

UK #1 Song

Those Were the Days
Mary Hopkin

#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

Korina Sanchez
News Anchor
Born October 05, 1964
Adil Hussain
Movie Actor
Born October 05, 1963
Michael Andretti
Race Car Driver
Born October 05, 1962
Christian Hosoi
Skateboarder
Born October 05, 1967
Terri Runnels
Wrestler
Born October 05, 1966
Josie Bissett
TV Actress
Born October 05, 1970