The #1 song in the UK on August 5, 1978

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

Other #1 songs on August 5, 1978

#1 Hit Song

Miss You
The Rolling Stones

#1 R&B Song

Boogie Oogie Oogie
A Taste Of Honey

#1 Country Song

Love or Something Like It
Kenny Rogers

#1 Dance Track

Hot Shot
Karen Young

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