The #1 song on December 26, 1955

Sixteen Tons By Tennessee Ernie Ford

Other #1 songs on December 26, 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

Sixteen Tons
Tennessee Ernie Ford

Notable December 26 birthdays in the 1950s

David Sedaris

Born December 26, 1956

Ozzie Smith

Born December 26, 1954