The #1 R&B song on January 5, 1981

Celebration By Kool and the Gang

Other #1 songs on January 5, 1981

#1 Hit Song

(Just Like) Starting Over
John Lennon

UK #1 Song

Imagine
John Lennon

#1 Country Song

I Think I'll Just Stay Here and Drink
Merle Haggard

#1 Dance Track

Celebration/ Take It to the Top
Kool & The Gang

Notable January 5 birthdays in the 1980s

Eduardo Escobar

Born January 05, 1989

Dexter Bean

Born January 05, 1987

Anthony Stewart

Born January 05, 1985