The #1 R&B song on July 5, 1978

Close the Door By Teddy Pendergrass

Other #1 songs on July 5, 1978

#1 Hit Song

Shadow Dancing
Andy Gibb

UK #1 Song

You're the One That I Want
John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John

#1 Country Song

I Believe in You
Mel Tillis

#1 Dance Track

Last Dance/ After Dark/ Thank God It's Friday/ Take It to the Zoo
Donna Summer/ Pattie Brooks/ Love & Kisses/ Sunshine

Notable July 5 birthdays in the 1970s

Bizarre

Born July 05, 1976
Robert Esmie

Born July 05, 1972
Mac Dre

Born July 05, 1970