The #1 song in the UK on August 5, 1979

I Don't Like Mondays By The Boomtown Rats

Other #1 songs on August 5, 1979

#1 Hit Song

Bad Girls
Donna Summer

#1 R&B Song

Good Times
Chic

#1 Country Song

Suspicions
Eddie Rabbitt

#1 Dance Track

This Time Baby
Jackie Moore

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