Other #1 songs on October 6, 1961
Across 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

Hit the Road Jack

Ray Charles

Notable October 6 Birthdays
Born in the 1960s

David Baker

Biochemist and Computational Biologist

Born October 6, 1962

Elisabeth Shue

Actress

Born October 6, 1963

Ricky Berry

Basketball Player

Born October 6, 1964

Peg O'Connor

Philosopher

Born October 6, 1965

Jacqueline Obradors

Actress

Born October 6, 1966

Bob May

Professional Golfer

Born October 6, 1968

Rich Yett

Baseball Player

Born October 6, 1962

Tom Jager

Swimmer

Born October 6, 1964

Matthew Sweet

Musician

Born October 6, 1964