The #1 song in the UK on March 8, 1959

As I Love You By Shirley Bassey with Wally Stott & His Orchestra

Other #1 songs on March 8, 1959

#1 Hit Song

Venus
Frankie Avalon

#1 R&B Song

It's Just a Matter of Time
Brook Benton

#1 Country Song

Don't Take Your Guns To Town
Johnny Cash

Notable March 8 birthdays in the 1950s

Billy Childs

Born March 08, 1957

David Malpass

Born March 08, 1956

Steve James

Born March 08, 1954

Jim Rice

Born March 08, 1953

Dianne Walker

Born March 08, 1951