The #1 song in the UK on August 5, 1953

I Believe By Frankie Laine

Other #1 songs on August 5, 1953

#1 Hit Song

Vaya con Dios (May God Be with You)
Les Paul and Mary Ford

#1 R&B Song

The Clock
Johnny Ace

#1 Country Song

Rub-A-Dub-Dub
Hank Thompson

Notable August 5 birthdays in the 1950s

Pat Smear

Born August 05, 1959

Faith Prince

Born August 05, 1957

Jerry Ciccoritti

Born August 05, 1956

Eddie Ojeda

Born August 05, 1955