The #1 country song on January 8, 1951

Shotgun Boogie By Tennessee Ernie

Other #1 songs on January 8, 1951

#1 Hit Song

The Tennessee Waltz
Patti Page

#1 R&B Song

Bad, Bad Whiskey
Amos Milburn

Notable January 8 birthdays in the 1950s

Rey Misterio Sr.
Wrestler
Born January 08, 1958

Wendy Mesley
News Anchor
Born January 08, 1957

Thomas G Waites
Stage Actor
Born January 08, 1955

Dave Weckl
Drummer
Born January 08, 1960

Damian Alcazar
Movie Actor
Born January 08, 1953

Archie Roach
Rock Singer
Born January 08, 1956