The #1 song on December 31, 1955

Sixteen Tons By Tennessee Ernie Ford

Other #1 songs on December 31, 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 31 birthdays in the 1950s

Phill Kline

Born December 31, 1959
Steve Rude

Born December 31, 1956
Jane Badler

Born December 31, 1953
Kenny Roberts

Born December 31, 1951
Bob Gilder

Born December 31, 1950