Other #1 songs on December 31, 1955
Across genres and charts

#1 R&B song

Hands Off

Priscilla Bowman with Jay McShann and his Orchestra

#1 song in the UK

Christmas Alphabet

Dickie Valentine

#1 song

Sixteen Tons

Tennessee Ernie Ford with Orchestra Conducted by Jack Fascinato

Notable December 31 Birthdays
Born in the 1950s

Bob Gilder

Professional Golfer

Kenny Roberts

Motorcycle Racer

Jane Badler

Actress and Singer

Steve Rude

Comics Artist

Val Kilmer

Actor

Cheryl Womack

Businesswoman

Phill Kline

Politician

Paul Westerberg

Musician