The #1 song on January 8, 1962

The Twist By Chubby Checker

Other #1 songs on January 8, 1962

UK #1 Song

The Young Ones
Cliff Richard and The Shadows

#1 R&B Song

Unchain My Heart
Ray Charles and his orchestra

#1 Country Song

Walk On By
Leroy Van Dyke

Notable January 8 birthdays in the 1960s

Bull Nakano
Wrestler
Born January 08, 1968

Fraser James
TV Actor
Born January 08, 1965

Ron Sexsmith
Folk Singer
Born January 08, 1964

Calvin Smith
Runner
Born January 08, 1961

Ami Dolenz
TV Actress
Born January 08, 1969

Adrian Pang
Game Show Host
Born January 08, 1966

Adam Reed
Voice Actor
Born January 08, 1970