The #1 R&B song on August 5, 1985

Freeway of Love By Aretha Franklin

Other #1 songs on August 5, 1985

#1 Hit Song

Shout
Tears for Fears

UK #1 Song

Into the Groove
Madonna

#1 Country Song

I'm for Love
Hank Williams Jr.

#1 Dance Track

Freeway of Love
Aretha Franklin

Notable August 5 birthdays in the 1980s

Jessica Nigri

Born August 05, 1989
Paula Creamer

Born August 05, 1986
Lolo Jones

Born August 05, 1982
Carl Crawford

Born August 05, 1981
Jesse Williams

Born August 05, 1980