The #1 R&B song on December 23, 1961

Please Mr. Postman By The Marvelettes

Other #1 songs on December 23, 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 23 birthdays in the 1960s

Eddie Vedder
Rock Singer
Born December 23, 1964

David Pasquesi
TV Actor
Born December 23, 1960

Sonny Emory
Drummer
Born December 23, 1962

Jim Harbaugh
Football Coach
Born December 23, 1963

Nigo
Fashion Designer
Born December 23, 1970

Quincy Jones III
Music Producer
Born December 23, 1968

Martin Kratt
TV Producer
Born December 23, 1965

Andrew Marlowe
Screenwriter
Born December 23, 1966