The #1 country song on October 5, 1961
By George Jones
Other #1 songs on October 5, 1961Across genres and charts
#1 R&B song
Hit the Road Jack
Ray Charles and his orchestra
#1 song in the UK
Kon-Tiki
The Shadows
#1 song
Ray Charles
Notable October 5 BirthdaysBorn in the 1960s
Daniel Baldwin
Actor
Born October 5, 1960
Michael Andretti
Racing Driver
Born October 5, 1962
Mario Lemieux
Ice Hockey Player
Born October 5, 1965
Dennis Byrd
Football Player
Born October 5, 1966
Rex Chapman
Basketball Player
Born October 5, 1967
Patrick Roy
Sean M. Carroll
Theoretical Physicist