The #1 country song on January 16, 1951

Shotgun Boogie By Tennessee Ernie

Other #1 songs on January 16, 1951

#1 Hit Song

The Tennessee Waltz
Patti Page

#1 R&B Song

Bad, Bad Whiskey
Amos Milburn

Notable January 16 birthdays in the 1950s

Jerry Linenger
Astronaut
Born January 16, 1955

Kimiko Ikegami
Movie Actress
Born January 16, 1959

Jennifer Dale
Movie Actress
Born January 16, 1956

Norm Benning Jr.
Race Car Driver
Born January 16, 1952

Debbie Allen
TV Actress
Born January 16, 1950

Tony Pulis
Soccer Coach
Born January 16, 1958

Ljubomir Kerekes
Movie Actor
Born January 16, 1960