The #1 song in the UK on September 26, 1961

Reach for the Stars

By Shirley Bassey

Other #1 songs on September 26, 1961
Across genres and charts

#1 country song

Tender Years

George Jones

#1 R&B song

Hit the Road Jack

Ray Charles and his orchestra

#1 song

Take Good Care of My Baby

Bobby Vee

Notable September 26 Birthdays
Born in the 1960s

Doug Supernaw

Country Music Singer

Melissa Sue Anderson

Actress

Joe Nemechek

Racing Driver

Dave Martinez

Baseball Player and Manager

Craig Heyward

Football Player

Shannon Hoon

Singer-Songwriter

Jim Caviezel

Actor

Al Pitrelli

Guitarist

Craig Janney

Ice Hockey Player

Ben Shenkman

Actor