Other #1 songs on October 1, 1961
Across genres and charts

#1 R&B song

Hit the Road Jack

Ray Charles and his orchestra

#1 song in the UK

Johnny Remember Me

John Leyton

#1 song

Take Good Care of My Baby

Bobby Vee

Notable October 1 Birthdays
Born in the 1960s

Joshua Wurman

Meteorologist

Born October 1, 1960

Rico Constantino

Professional Wrestler

Born October 1, 1961

Esai Morales

Actor

Born October 1, 1962

Mark McGwire

Baseball Player and Coach

Born October 1, 1963

Cindy Margolis

Glamour Spokesmodel and Actress

Born October 1, 1965

Mike Pringle

Gridiron Football Player

Born October 1, 1967

Kevin Griffin

Musician

Born October 1, 1968

Zach Galifianakis

Actor and Comedian

Born October 1, 1969

Cliff Ronning

Ice Hockey Player

Born October 1, 1965