The #1 R&B song on August 5, 1973

Angel By Aretha Franklin

Other #1 songs on August 5, 1973

#1 Hit Song

The Morning After
Maureen McGovern

UK #1 Song

I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am!)
Gary Glitter

#1 Country Song

Trip to Heaven
Freddie Hart

Notable August 5 birthdays in the 1970s

Eric Hinske

Born August 05, 1977
Jeff Friesen

Born August 05, 1976
Darren Shahlavi

Born August 05, 1972
James Gunn

Born August 05, 1970