The #1 song on December 22, 1955

Sixteen Tons By Tennessee Ernie Ford

Other #1 songs on December 22, 1955

UK #1 Song

Christmas Alphabet
Dickie Valentine

#1 R&B Song

Hands Off
Priscilla Bowman with Jay McShann and his Orchestra

#1 Country Song

Love, Love, Love
Webb Pierce

Notable December 22 birthdays in the 1950s

David Heavener

Born December 22, 1958
Carole James

Born December 22, 1957
Ian Turnbull

Born December 22, 1953
Charles de Lint

Born December 22, 1951
Manfred Moore

Born December 22, 1950