The #1 R&B song on May 31, 1961

Stand By Me By Ben E. King

Other #1 songs on May 31, 1961

#1 Hit Song

Travelin' Man
Ricky Nelson

UK #1 Song

Surrender
Elvis Presley

#1 Country Song

Hello Walls
Faron Young

Notable May 31 birthdays in the 1960s

Jose Alberto Castro
TV Producer
Born May 31, 1963

Phil Keoghan
TV Show Host
Born May 31, 1967

Igor Saavedra
Bassist
Born May 31, 1966

Chris Elliott
Movie Actor
Born May 31, 1960

Christopher McQuarrie
Screenwriter
Born May 31, 1968

Corey Hart
Pop Singer
Born May 31, 1962

Tony Cetinski
Pop Singer
Born May 31, 1969