The #1 R&B song on October 17, 1961

Hit the Road Jack By Ray Charles

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1961

#1 Hit Song

Hit the Road Jack
Ray Charles

UK #1 Song

Walkin' Back to Happiness
Helen Shapiro

#1 Country Song

Walk On By
Leroy Van Dyke

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1960s

Shaun Edwards
Rugby Player
Born October 17, 1966

Mike Judge
Director
Born October 17, 1962

Guy Henry
TV Actor
Born October 17, 1960

Gregg Wallace
TV Show Host
Born October 17, 1964

Rick Mercer
Comedian
Born October 17, 1969

Anil Kumble
Cricket Player
Born October 17, 1970

Rene Dif
Pop Singer
Born October 17, 1967

Norm MacDonald
Comedian
Born October 17, 1963

Ziggy Marley
Reggae Singer
Born October 17, 1968