The #1 R&B song on December 22, 1961

Please Mr. Postman By The Marvelettes

Other #1 songs on December 22, 1961

#1 Hit Song

The Lion Sleeps Tonight
The Tokens

UK #1 Song

Tower of Strength
Frankie Vaughan

#1 Country Song

Walk On By
Leroy Van Dyke

Notable December 22 birthdays in the 1960s

Mark Robins
Soccer Player
Born December 22, 1969

David S. Goyer
Screenwriter
Born December 22, 1965

Ahmet Gunestekin
Painter
Born December 22, 1966

Gary Anderson
Darts Player
Born December 22, 1970

Wakin Chau
Pop Singer
Born December 22, 1960

Dina Meyer
Movie Actress
Born December 22, 1968

Gregoire Guillemin
Pop Artist
Born December 22, 1967