The #1 song in the UK on August 5, 1983

Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) By Paul Young

Other #1 songs on August 5, 1983

#1 Hit Song

Every Breath You Take
The Police

#1 R&B Song

She Works Hard for the Money
Donna Summer

#1 Country Song

Your Love's on the Line
Earl Thomas Conley

#1 Dance Track

State Farm
Yaz

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