The #1 R&B song on August 20, 1956

Honky Tonk (Parts 1 & 2) By Bill Doggett

Other #1 songs on August 20, 1956

#1 Hit Song

Don't Be Cruel
Elvis Presley

UK #1 Song

Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)
Doris Day

#1 Country Song

I Walk the Line
Johnny Cash

Notable August 20 birthdays in the 1950s

Patricia Rozema

Born August 20, 1958

Paul Johnson

Born August 20, 1957

Quinn Buckner

Born August 20, 1954

Gerry Bertier

Born August 20, 1953