The #1 R&B song on October 1, 1961

Hit the Road Jack By Ray Charles

Other #1 songs on October 1, 1961

#1 Hit Song

Take Good Care of My Baby
Bobby Vee

UK #1 Song

Kon-Tiki
The Shadows

#1 Country Song

Tender Years
George Jones

Notable October 1 birthdays in the 1960s

Zach Galifianakis

Born October 01, 1969
Kevin Griffin

Born October 01, 1968
Mike Pringle

Born October 01, 1967
Cindy Margolis

Born October 01, 1965
Mark McGwire

Born October 01, 1963
Esai Morales

Born October 01, 1962