The #1 R&B song on October 20, 1961

Hit the Road Jack By Ray Charles

Other #1 songs on October 20, 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 20 birthdays in the 1960s

Patrick Volkerding

Born October 20, 1966
Jonathan I. Schwartz

Born October 20, 1965
Kamala Harris

Born October 20, 1964
Julie Payette

Born October 20, 1963
David M. Evans

Born October 20, 1962