Other #1 songs on August 5, 1981
Across genres and charts

Too Many Lovers by Crystal Gayle

#1 country song

Too Many Lovers

Crystal Gayle

Double Dutch Bus by Frankie Smith

#1 R&B song

Double Dutch Bus

Frankie Smith

Green Door by Shakin' Stevens

#1 song in the UK

Green Door

Shakin' Stevens

Jessie's Girl by Rick Springfield

#1 song

Jessie's Girl

Rick Springfield

Notable August 5 Birthdays
Born in the 1980s

Jesse Williams

Actor, Director, Producer

Born August 5, 1980

Lolo Jones

Hurdler and Bobsledder

Born August 5, 1982

Paula Creamer

Professional Golfer

Born August 5, 1986

Pete Sell

Mixed Martial Artist

Born August 5, 1982