The #1 song in the UK on October 1, 1966

Distant Drums By Jim Reeves

Other #1 songs on October 1, 1966

#1 Hit Song

Cherish
The Association

#1 R&B Song

Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
The Temptations

#1 Country Song

Almost Persuaded
David Houston

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