The #1 song on October 16, 1961
By Ray Charles
Other #1 songs on October 16, 1961Across genres and charts
#1 country song
Walk On By
Leroy Van Dyke
#1 R&B song
Hit the Road Jack
Ray Charles and his orchestra
#1 song in the UK
Michael
The Highwaymen
Notable October 16 BirthdaysBorn in the 1960s
Bob Mould
Musician
Born October 16, 1960
Chris Doleman
Football Player
Born October 16, 1961
Manute Bol
Basketball Player
Born October 16, 1962
Shawn Little
Municipal Politician
Born October 16, 1964
Tom Tolbert
Born October 16, 1965
Mary Elizabeth McGlynn
Voice Actress
Born October 16, 1966
Randall Batinkoff
Actor
Born October 16, 1968
Roy Hargrove
Jazz Trumpeter
Born October 16, 1969
Scott O'Hara
Poet