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

Tossin' and Turnin' By Bobby Lewis

Other #1 songs on August 31, 1961

#1 Hit Song

Wooden Heart
Joe Dowell

UK #1 Song

Johnny Remember Me
John Leyton

#1 Country Song

Tender Years
George Jones

Notable August 31 birthdays in the 1960s

Gene Hoglan
Drummer
Born August 31, 1967

Kate Aurthur
Journalist
Born August 31, 1970

Larry Waddell
R&B Singer
Born August 31, 1963

Yaron Ilan
Radio Host
Born August 31, 1969

Matthew Kenney
Chef
Born August 31, 1964