The #1 song on May 24, 1961
By Ricky Nelson
Other #1 songs on May 24, 1961Across genres and charts
#1 country song
Hello Walls
Faron Young
#1 R&B song
Stand By Me
Ben E. King
#1 song in the UK
On the Rebound
Floyd Cramer
Notable May 24 BirthdaysBorn in the 1960s
Alain Lemieux
Ice Hockey Player
Born May 24, 1961
Gene Anthony Ray
Actor, Dancer, and Choreographer
Born May 24, 1962
Michael Chabon
Author and Pulitzer Prize Winner
Born May 24, 1963
Pat Verbeek
Ice Hockey Player, Executive
Born May 24, 1964
John C. Reilly
Actor
Born May 24, 1965
Ricky Craven
Stock Car Racing Driver and Commentator
Born May 24, 1966
Eric Close
Actor and Director
Born May 24, 1967
Rich Robinson
Rock Musician
Born May 24, 1969
Joe Dumars
Basketball Player and Executive