The #1 dance song on December 5, 1987

System of Survival By Earth, Wind & Fire

Other #1 songs on December 5, 1987

#1 Hit Song

Heaven Is a Place on Earth
Belinda Carlisle

UK #1 Song

China in Your Hand
T'Pau

#1 R&B Song

Skeletons
Stevie Wonder

#1 Country Song

Somebody Lied
Ricky Van Shelton

Notable December 5 birthdays in the 1980s

Jurrell Casey

Born December 05, 1989
Ross Bagley

Born December 05, 1988
LeGarrette Blount

Born December 05, 1986
Frankie Muniz

Born December 05, 1985
Lauren London

Born December 05, 1984
Eddy Curry

Born December 05, 1982