Other #1 songs on December 12, 1955
Across genres and charts

#1 R&B song

Hands Off

Priscilla Bowman with Jay McShann and his Orchestra

#1 song in the UK

Rock Around the Clock

Bill Haley & His Comets

#1 song

Sixteen Tons

Tennessee Ernie Ford with Orchestra Conducted by Jack Fascinato

Notable December 12 Birthdays
Born in the 1950s

Billy Smith

Ice Hockey Player

Cathy Rigby

Gymnast and Actress

Rafael Septién

Football Player

Sheila E.

Singer and Percussionist

Sheree J. Wilson

Actress

Gorman Thomas

Baseball Player