On Sept. 23, 2006, Justin Timberlake was No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "SexyBack," a song inspired by David Bowie, David Byrne, and James Brown. Here are more events from this day in Top 40 history. Cultural MilestonesMusic legends Ray and Bruce were born on Sept. 23, while Justin had an eventful night out:1930: Ray Charles, who was born in Georgia on Sept. 23 and went blind at age 7, was a legendary musician who laid the foundations for the soul and rock genres. Ray Charles, who was born in Georgia on Sept. 23 and went blind at age 7, was a legendary musician who laid the foundations for the soul and rock genres.