The #1 song in the UK on August 5, 1989

Swing the Mood By Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers

Other #1 songs on August 5, 1989

#1 Hit Song

Batdance
Prince

#1 R&B Song

On Our Own
Bobby Brown

#1 Country Song

Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That
Dolly Parton

#1 Alternative Hit

Channel Z
The B-52's

#1 Dance Track

Let It Roll
Doug Lazy

Notable August 5 birthdays in the 1980s

Paula Creamer

Born August 05, 1986

Lolo Jones

Born August 05, 1982

Carl Crawford

Born August 05, 1981

Jesse Williams

Born August 05, 1980