The #1 country song on January 16, 1953

Back Street Affair By Webb Pierce

Other #1 songs on January 16, 1953

#1 Hit Song

Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes
Perry Como

UK #1 Song

You Belong to Me
Jo Stafford

#1 R&B Song

I Don't Know
Willie Mabon and his Combo

Notable January 16 birthdays in the 1950s

Lisa Milroy

Born January 16, 1959

Gerald Henderson

Born January 16, 1956

Jerry M. Linenger

Born January 16, 1955

Debbie Allen

Born January 16, 1950