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

Bet Your Heart on Me by Johnny Lee

#1 country song

Bet Your Heart on Me

Johnny Lee

Let's Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire

#1 R&B song

Let's Groove

Earth, Wind & Fire

Begin the Beguine (Volver a Empezar) by Julio Iglesias

#1 song in the UK

Begin the Beguine (Volver a Empezar)

Julio Iglesias

Physical by Olivia Newton-John

#1 song

Physical

Olivia Newton-John

Notable December 5 Birthdays
Born in the 1980s

Jessica Paré

Actress

Born December 5, 1980

Eddy Curry

Basketball Player

Born December 5, 1982

Lauren London

Actress

Born December 5, 1984

Frankie Muniz

Actor and Racing Driver

Born December 5, 1985

LeGarrette Blount

Football Player

Born December 5, 1986

A. J. Pollock

Baseball Player

Born December 5, 1987

Ross Bagley

Actor and Comedian

Born December 5, 1988

Jurrell Casey

Football Player

Born December 5, 1989

Keri Hilson

Singer and Songwriter

Born December 5, 1982

Gabriel Luna

Actor

Born December 5, 1982

Josh Smith

Basketball Player

Born December 5, 1985

James Hinchcliffe

Racing Driver and Commentator

Born December 5, 1986