The #1 song on December 5, 1961

Big Bad John By Jimmy Dean

Other #1 songs on December 5, 1961

UK #1 Song

Tower of Strength
Frankie Vaughan

#1 R&B Song

Please Mr. Postman
The Marvelettes

#1 Country Song

Walk On By
Leroy Van Dyke

Notable December 5 birthdays in the 1960s

Jay Lane
Drummer
Born December 05, 1964

Manish Malhotra
Fashion Designer
Born December 05, 1965

Gary Allan
Country Singer
Born December 05, 1967

Fauziah Latiff
World Music Singer
Born December 05, 1970

Eddie Edwards
Skier
Born December 05, 1963

Jennifer Laura Thompson
Stage Actress
Born December 05, 1969

Patricia Kaas
Pop Singer
Born December 05, 1966

Susie Hatton
TV Actress
Born December 05, 1968