The #1 song in the UK on January 5, 1987

Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl in Town) By Jackie Wilson

Other #1 songs on January 5, 1987

#1 Hit Song

Walk Like an Egyptian
The Bangles

#1 R&B Song

Control
Janet Jackson

#1 Country Song

Give Me Wings
Michael Johnson

#1 Dance Track

Musique Non Stop
Kraftwerk

Notable January 5 birthdays in the 1980s

Eduardo Escobar

Born January 05, 1989
Anthony Stewart

Born January 05, 1985
Deadmau5

Born January 05, 1981