The #1 song on December 29, 1955

Sixteen Tons By Tennessee Ernie Ford

Other #1 songs on December 29, 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 29 birthdays in the 1950s

Patricia Clarkson

Born December 29, 1959
Tyrone Benskin

Born December 29, 1958
Brad Grey

Born December 29, 1957
Katy Munger

Born December 29, 1956
Stanley Williams

Born December 29, 1953
Gelsey Kirkland

Born December 29, 1952
Yvonne Elliman

Born December 29, 1951
Jon Polito

Born December 29, 1950