The #1 song in the UK on December 23, 1961

Tower of Strength By Frankie Vaughan

Other #1 songs on December 23, 1961

#1 Hit Song

The Lion Sleeps Tonight
The Tokens

#1 R&B Song

Please Mr. Postman
The Marvelettes

#1 Country Song

Walk On By
Leroy Van Dyke

Notable December 23 birthdays in the 1960s

Karyn Bryant

Born December 23, 1968
Otis Grant

Born December 23, 1967
Eddie Vedder

Born December 23, 1964
Jim Harbaugh

Born December 23, 1963