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

La Bamba By Los Lobos

Other #1 songs on August 5, 1987

#1 Hit Song

I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
U2

#1 R&B Song

The Pleasure Principle
Janet Jackson

#1 Country Song

One Promise Too Late
Reba McEntire

#1 Dance Track

Strangelove
Depeche Mode

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