The #1 song on December 16, 1961

Please Mr. Postman By The Marvelettes

Other #1 songs on December 16, 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 16 birthdays in the 1960s

Dan Le Batard
Radio Host
Born December 16, 1968
Billy Ripken
Baseball Player
Born December 16, 1964
William Perry
Football Player
Born December 16, 1962
Dennis Wise
Soccer Player
Born December 16, 1966
Jeff Carson
Country Singer
Born December 16, 1963
J.B. Smoove
Comedian
Born December 16, 1965