The #1 R&B song on October 9, 1961

Hit the Road Jack By Ray Charles

Other #1 songs on October 9, 1961

#1 Hit Song

Hit the Road Jack
Ray Charles

UK #1 Song

Michael
The Highwaymen

#1 Country Song

Tender Years
George Jones

Notable October 9 birthdays in the 1960s

James Hyde
Soap Opera Actor
Born October 09, 1962

Annika Sorenstam
Golfer
Born October 09, 1970

Kevin Jordan
Baseball Player
Born October 09, 1969

Liz Sagal
Movie Actress
Born October 09, 1967

Tim Herlihy
Screenwriter
Born October 09, 1966

Marin Mazzie
Stage Actress
Born October 09, 1960

Pete Docter
Director
Born October 09, 1968

Jimbo Fisher
Football Coach
Born October 09, 1965