The #1 song on December 8, 1955

Sixteen Tons By Tennessee Ernie Ford

Other #1 songs on December 8, 1955

UK #1 Song

Rock Around the Clock
Bill Haley & His Comets

#1 R&B Song

Only You (And You Alone)
The Platters

#1 Country Song

Love, Love, Love
Webb Pierce

Notable December 8 birthdays in the 1950s

Mark Steyn

Born December 08, 1959

Rob Byrnes

Born December 08, 1958

James Cama

Born December 08, 1957

Warren Cuccurullo

Born December 08, 1956

Harold Hongju Koh

Born December 08, 1954

Kim Basinger

Born December 08, 1953