The #1 country song on October 18, 1961

Walk On By By Leroy Van Dyke

Other #1 songs on October 18, 1961

#1 Hit Song

Hit the Road Jack
Ray Charles

UK #1 Song

Walkin' Back to Happiness
Helen Shapiro

#1 R&B Song

Hit the Road Jack
Ray Charles

Notable October 18 birthdays in the 1960s

Stefan Banica Jr.
TV Show Host
Born October 18, 1967
Richie Sandoval
Boxer
Born October 18, 1960
Sam Henderson
Cartoonist
Born October 18, 1969
Jason Mecier
Painter
Born October 18, 1968
Todd Hamilton
Golfer
Born October 18, 1965
Sam Jenkins
TV Actress
Born October 18, 1966
Vincent Spano
Movie Actor
Born October 18, 1962