The #1 song on December 29, 1961

The Lion Sleeps Tonight By The Tokens

Other #1 songs on December 29, 1961

UK #1 Song

Moon River
Danny Williams

#1 R&B Song

Please Mr. Postman
The Marvelettes

#1 Country Song

Walk On By
Leroy Van Dyke

Notable December 29 birthdays in the 1960s

Alexandra Kamp
Movie Actress
Born December 29, 1966

Bryan Dexter Holland
Rock Singer
Born December 29, 1965

Andy Wachowski
Director
Born December 29, 1967

Jason Perry
Pop Singer
Born December 29, 1969

Sadat X
Rapper
Born December 29, 1968

Barry Wilmore
Astronaut
Born December 29, 1962