The #1 R&B song on October 17, 1961

Hit the Road Jack By Ray Charles

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1961

#1 Hit Song

Hit the Road Jack
Ray Charles

UK #1 Song

Walkin' Back to Happiness
Helen Shapiro

#1 Country Song

Walk On By
Leroy Van Dyke

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1960s

Wood Harris

Born October 17, 1969
Danny Ferry

Born October 17, 1966
Glenn Braggs

Born October 17, 1962
Rob Marshall

Born October 17, 1960