The #1 song on October 16, 1951

Because of You By Tony Bennett

Other #1 songs on October 16, 1951

#1 R&B Song

Sixty Minute Man
The Dominoes

#1 Country Song

Always Late (with Your Kisses)
Lefty Frizzell

Notable October 16 birthdays in the 1950s

Elinor Lipman
Novelist
Born October 16, 1950
Robert Mould
Guitarist
Born October 16, 1960
Mimi Lennon
Pop Singer
Born October 16, 1955
Tim Robbins
Movie Actor
Born October 16, 1958
Hiroko Hayashi
TV Actress
Born October 16, 1959
Reg Kerr
Hockey Player
Born October 16, 1957
Steve Buckley
Soccer Player
Born October 16, 1953
Marin Alsop
Violinist
Born October 16, 1956