The #1 R&B song on January 16, 1959

Lonely Teardrops By Jackie Wilson

Other #1 songs on January 16, 1959

#1 Hit Song

The Chipmunk Song
The Chipmunks with David Seville

UK #1 Song

It's Only Make Believe
Conway Twitty

#1 Country Song

City Lights
Ray Price

Notable January 16 birthdays in the 1950s

Gerald Henderson

Born January 16, 1956
Jerry M. Linenger

Born January 16, 1955
Robert Jay Mathews

Born January 16, 1953
Debbie Allen

Born January 16, 1950