The #1 country song on October 8, 1961
By George Jones
Other #1 songs on October 8, 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 8 BirthdaysBorn in the 1960s
Reed Hastings
Entrepreneur and Education Philanthropist
Born October 8, 1960
Kim Wayans
Actress, Comedian and Director
Born October 8, 1961
CeCe Winans
Gospel Singer
Born October 8, 1964
Matt Biondi
Swimmer
Born October 8, 1965
Art Barr
Professional Wrestler
Born October 8, 1966
Teddy Riley
Record Producer
Born October 8, 1967
Emily Procter
Actress
Born October 8, 1968
C. J. Ramone
Musician
Karyn Parsons