The #1 song on December 23, 1961

The Lion Sleeps Tonight By The Tokens

Other #1 songs on December 23, 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 23 birthdays in the 1960s

Darrell Robinson
Runner
Born December 23, 1963

Mona El-Shazly
TV Show Host
Born December 23, 1970

Martin Kratt
TV Producer
Born December 23, 1965

Carla Bruni
Model
Born December 23, 1967

Eddie Vedder
Rock Singer
Born December 23, 1964

Sandra Roelofs
Political Wife
Born December 23, 1968

Sonny Emory
Drummer
Born December 23, 1962

Martha Byrne
Soap Opera Actress
Born December 23, 1969