The #1 song on January 26, 1962

Peppermint Twist - Part I By Joey Dee and the Starliters

Other #1 songs on January 26, 1962

UK #1 Song

The Young Ones
Cliff Richard and The Shadows

#1 R&B Song

I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)
Barbara George

#1 Country Song

Walk On By
Leroy Van Dyke

Notable January 26 birthdays in the 1960s

George Tillman Jr.
Director
Born January 26, 1969
Gisela Valcarcel
TV Actress
Born January 26, 1963
Maki Konikson
TV Producer
Born January 26, 1967
Joe Laurinaitis
Wrestler
Born January 26, 1960
Catherine Martin
Production Designer
Born January 26, 1965
Veronica Del Castillo
Journalist
Born January 26, 1970
Cathy Podewell
TV Actress
Born January 26, 1964
Wayne Gretzky
Hockey Player
Born January 26, 1961