The #1 song on October 1, 1965

Hang On Sloopy By The McCoys

Other #1 songs on October 1, 1965

UK #1 Song

Tears
Ken Dodd

#1 R&B Song

Papa's Got a Brand New Bag (Part 1)
James Brown

#1 Country Song

Only You (Can Break My Heart)
Buck Owens

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
Mark McGwire

Born October 01, 1963
Esai Morales

Born October 01, 1962
Rico Constantino

Born October 01, 1961
Joshua Wurman

Born October 01, 1960