1962 Jan. 27 With "The Twist" at #1 in America, two San Francisco DJs sell out the Cow Palace in San Francisco with a "Twist Party" headlined by Chubby Checker. #rockabillyitalia Chubby Checker | Rockabilly Italia

Tomorrow, Jan 21, Checker Hall, St Lucy is the place to be! From 2 PM, join the Barbados Labour Party family for our picnic and rally! Don't miss it! #RedAndReady #WhenLabourLeadsBajansSucceed | Mia Amor Mottley

On this Day in Music History - Jan. 13, 1962 Chubby Checker's "The Twist", which reached number one on the Billboard chart on September 19th, 1960, makes a surprise return to the top spot on The Hot 100. It is the only Rock record by the same artist to ever accomplish that feat. | Johnny Rock and Roll Radio