The #1 song on October 17, 1961

Hit the Road Jack By Ray Charles

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1961

UK #1 Song

Walkin' Back to Happiness
Helen Shapiro

#1 R&B Song

Hit the Road Jack
Ray Charles

#1 Country Song

Walk On By
Leroy Van Dyke

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1960s

Wood Harris
TV Actor
Born October 17, 1969

Rene Dif
Pop Singer
Born October 17, 1967

Tina Moore
R&B Singer
Born October 17, 1970

Johnny Jolin
Country Singer
Born October 17, 1964

Pat Valenzuela
Horse Jockey
Born October 17, 1962

Shaun Edwards
Rugby Player
Born October 17, 1966

Norm MacDonald
Comedian
Born October 17, 1963

Ziggy Marley
Reggae Singer
Born October 17, 1968