The #1 song on October 5, 1961

Take Good Care of My Baby By Bobby Vee

Other #1 songs on October 5, 1961

UK #1 Song

Kon-Tiki
The Shadows

#1 R&B Song

Hit the Road Jack
Ray Charles

#1 Country Song

Tender Years
George Jones

Notable October 5 birthdays in the 1960s

Careca
Soccer Player
Born October 05, 1960

Jenna Russell
Stage Actress
Born October 05, 1967

Nicolas Fontaine
Skier
Born October 05, 1970

Inessa Kravets
Triple Jumper
Born October 05, 1966

Dave Dederer
Guitarist
Born October 05, 1964

Mario Lemieux
Hockey Player
Born October 05, 1965

Michael Andretti
Race Car Driver
Born October 05, 1962

Laura Davies
Golfer
Born October 05, 1963