The #1 song on August 5, 1970

(They Long to Be) Close to You By The Carpenters

Other #1 songs on August 5, 1970

UK #1 Song

The Wonder of You
Elvis Presley

#1 R&B Song

Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)
Stevie Wonder

#1 Country Song

Don't Keep Me Hangin' On
Sonny James

Notable August 5 birthdays in the 1970s

Eric Hinske

Born August 05, 1977

Jeff Friesen

Born August 05, 1976

Darren Shahlavi

Born August 05, 1972