The #1 song on January 5, 1981

(Just Like) Starting Over By John Lennon

Other #1 songs on January 5, 1981

UK #1 Song

Imagine
John Lennon

#1 R&B Song

Celebration
Kool and the Gang

#1 Country Song

I Think I'll Just Stay Here and Drink
Merle Haggard

#1 Dance Track

Celebration/ Take It to the Top
Kool & The Gang

Notable January 5 birthdays in the 1980s

Eduardo Escobar

Born January 05, 1989

Dexter Bean

Born January 05, 1987

Anthony Stewart

Born January 05, 1985