The #1 song on October 1, 1950

Goodnight, Irene By Gordon Jenkins and The Weavers

Other #1 songs on October 1, 1950

#1 R&B Song

Blue Light Boogie (Parts 1 & 2)
Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five

#1 Country Song

I'm Movin' On
Hank Snow

Notable October 1 birthdays in the 1950s

Brian P. Cleary

Born October 01, 1959
Howard Hewett

Born October 01, 1955
Pete Falcone

Born October 01, 1953
Jacques Martin

Born October 01, 1952
Brian Greenway

Born October 01, 1951