The #1 song on August 6, 1959

Lonely Boy By Paul Anka

Other #1 songs on August 6, 1959

UK #1 Song

Living Doll
Cliff Richard and The Shadows

#1 R&B Song

What'd I Say (Part 1)
Ray Charles

#1 Country Song

Waterloo
Stonewall Jackson

Notable August 6 birthdays in the 1950s

Randy DeBarge

Born August 06, 1958
Bob Horner

Born August 06, 1957
Pat MacDonald

Born August 06, 1952
Catherine Hicks

Born August 06, 1951
Dorian Harewood

Born August 06, 1950