The #1 country song on October 5, 1979

Last Cheater's Waltz By T.G. Sheppard

Other #1 songs on October 5, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Sad Eyes
Robert John

UK #1 Song

Message in a Bottle
The Police

#1 R&B Song

Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Michael Jackson

#1 Dance Track

Come to Me/ Don't Stop Dancing/ Playboy
France Joli

Notable October 5 birthdays in the 1970s

Jesse Palmer

Born October 05, 1978
Vinnie Paz

Born October 05, 1977
J. J. Yeley

Born October 05, 1976
Carson Ellis

Born October 05, 1975
Rich Franklin

Born October 05, 1974
Aaron Guiel

Born October 05, 1972