Other #1 songs on December 5, 1978
Across genres and charts

On My Knees by Charlie Rich and Janie Fricke

#1 country song

On My Knees

Charlie Rich and Janie Fricke

Le Freak by Chic

#1 R&B song

Le Freak

Chic

Mary's Boy Child – Oh My Lord by Boney M.

#1 song in the UK

Mary's Boy Child – Oh My Lord

Boney M.

Le Freak by Chic

#1 song

Le Freak

Chic

Notable December 5 Birthdays
Born in the 1970s

Kevin Haller

Ice Hockey Player

Born December 5, 1970

Kali Rocha

Actress

Born December 5, 1971

Cliff Floyd

Baseball Player

Born December 5, 1972

Brian Lewis

Athletics Competitor

Born December 5, 1974

Paula Patton

Actress

Born December 5, 1975

Amy Acker

Actress

Born December 5, 1976

Nick Stahl

Actor

Born December 5, 1979

Michel'le

R&B Singer

Born December 5, 1970

Duane Ross

Track and Field Coach and Athlete

Born December 5, 1972

Rachel Komisarz

Swimmer

Born December 5, 1976