The #1 song on April 8, 1956

The Poor People of Paris By Les Baxter

Other #1 songs on April 8, 1956

UK #1 Song

The Poor People of Paris
Winifred Atwell

#1 R&B Song

Why Do Fools Fall in Love
The Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon

#1 Country Song

Blue Suede Shoes
Carl Perkins

Notable April 8 birthdays in the 1950s

Tom Petranoff

Born April 08, 1958
Ron Johnson

Born April 08, 1955
Gary Carter

Born April 08, 1954
Mel Schacher

Born April 08, 1951