The #1 song on January 16, 1962

The Twist By Chubby Checker

Other #1 songs on January 16, 1962

UK #1 Song

The Young Ones
Cliff Richard and The Shadows

#1 R&B Song

I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
Barbara George

#1 Country Song

Walk On By
Leroy Van Dyke

Notable January 16 birthdays in the 1960s

Roy Jones Jr.

Born January 16, 1969
David Chokachi

Born January 16, 1968
Jack McDowell

Born January 16, 1966
Gail Graham

Born January 16, 1964