The #1 song in the UK on December 31, 1955

Christmas Alphabet By Dickie Valentine

Other #1 songs on December 31, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Sixteen Tons
Tennessee Ernie Ford

#1 R&B Song

Hands Off
Priscilla Bowman with Jay McShann and his Orchestra

#1 Country Song

Sixteen Tons
Tennessee Ernie Ford

Notable December 31 birthdays in the 1950s

Phill Kline

Born December 31, 1959

Steve Rude

Born December 31, 1956

Jane Badler

Born December 31, 1953

Kenny Roberts

Born December 31, 1951

Bob Gilder

Born December 31, 1950