The #1 song on December 20, 1961

The Lion Sleeps Tonight By The Tokens

Other #1 songs on December 20, 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 20 birthdays in the 1960s

Andy Flower
Cricket Player
Born December 20, 1970

Jennifer Orkin Lewis
Illustrator
Born December 20, 1963

Matt Neal
Race Car Driver
Born December 20, 1966

Ira Wibowo
Movie Actress
Born December 20, 1967

Brian O'halloran
Movie Actor
Born December 20, 1969

Mikkel Lentz
Guitarist
Born December 20, 1968

Rich Gannon
Football Player
Born December 20, 1965