Other #1 songs on August 21, 1954
Across genres and charts

#1 R&B song

Honey Love

The Drifters feat. Clyde McPhatter

#1 song in the UK

Cara Mia

David Whitfield with Mantovani and his Orchestra

#1 song

Sh-Boom

The Crew-Cuts with David Carroll and His Orchestra

Notable August 21 Birthdays
Born in the 1950s

Chesley V. Morton

Politician

Born August 21, 1951

Keith Hart

Professional Wrestler

Born August 21, 1952

Ivan Stang

Writer

Born August 21, 1953

Archie Griffin

Football Player

Born August 21, 1954

Jon Tester

Politician and Farmer

Born August 21, 1956

Frank Pastore

Baseball Player

Born August 21, 1957

Jim McMahon

Football Player

Born August 21, 1959

Steve Smith

Drummer

Born August 21, 1954