The #1 country song on January 2, 1961

Wings Of A Dove By Ferlin Husky

Other #1 songs on January 2, 1961

#1 Hit Song

Are You Lonesome Tonight?
Elvis Presley

UK #1 Song

I Love You
Cliff Richard and The Shadows

#1 R&B Song

He Will Break Your Heart
Jerry Butler

Notable January 2 birthdays in the 1960s

Eric Whitacre
Composer
Born January 02, 1970
Mark Matejka
Guitarist
Born January 02, 1967
David Cone
Baseball Player
Born January 02, 1963
Evan Parke
Movie Actor
Born January 02, 1968
Keith Shocklee
Music Producer
Born January 02, 1962
Christy Turlington
Model
Born January 02, 1969