The #1 song on August 5, 1984

Ghostbusters By Ray Parker, Jr.

Other #1 songs on August 5, 1984

UK #1 Song

Two Tribes
Frankie Goes to Hollywood

#1 R&B Song

When Doves Cry
Prince

#1 Country Song

That's the Thing About Love
Don Williams

#1 Dance Track

Breakin'... There's No Stopping Us
Ollie & Jerry

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