The #1 country song on October 16, 1952

Jambalaya (On the Bayou) By Hank Williams

Other #1 songs on October 16, 1952

#1 Hit Song

I Went to Your Wedding
Patti Page

#1 R&B Song

My Song
Johnny Ace

Notable October 16 birthdays in the 1950s

Tim Berne
Saxophonist
Born October 16, 1954

Ellen Dolan
Soap Opera Actress
Born October 16, 1955

Robert Mould
Guitarist
Born October 16, 1960

Steve Buckley
Soccer Player
Born October 16, 1953

Tim Robbins
Movie Actor
Born October 16, 1958

Martin Sacks
TV Actor
Born October 16, 1959

Marin Alsop
Violinist
Born October 16, 1956

Elinor Lipman
Novelist
Born October 16, 1950

Kelly Marie
Pop Singer
Born October 16, 1957