The #1 song in the UK on April 8, 1955

Give Me Your Word By Tennessee Ernie Ford

Other #1 songs on April 8, 1955

#1 Hit Song

The Ballad of Davy Crockett
Bill Hayes

#1 R&B Song

Pledging My Love
Johnny Ace

#1 Country Song

In the Jailhouse Now
Webb Pierce

Notable April 8 birthdays in the 1950s

Tom Petranoff

Born April 08, 1958

Gary Carter

Born April 08, 1954

Mel Schacher

Born April 08, 1951