The #1 song in the UK on December 31, 1956

Just Walking in the Rain By Johnnie Ray

Other #1 songs on December 31, 1956

#1 Hit Song

Singing the Blues
Guy Mitchell

#1 R&B Song

Blueberry Hill
Fats Domino

#1 Country Song

Singing the Blues
Marty Robbins

Notable December 31 birthdays in the 1950s

Phill Kline

Born December 31, 1959
Jane Badler

Born December 31, 1953
Kenny Roberts

Born December 31, 1951
Bob Gilder

Born December 31, 1950