The #1 country song on April 23, 1959

White Lightning By George Jones

Other #1 songs on April 23, 1959

#1 Hit Song

Come Softly to Me
The Fleetwoods

UK #1 Song

It Doesn't Matter Anymore
Buddy Holly

#1 R&B Song

It's Just a Matter of Time
Brook Benton

Notable April 23 birthdays in the 1950s

Reggie Leach
Hockey Player
Born April 23, 1950
David Gedge
Rock Singer
Born April 23, 1960
Tina Andrews
Screenwriter
Born April 23, 1951
Richard Keys
TV Show Host
Born April 23, 1957
Glen Macnow
Radio Host
Born April 23, 1955
Caroline Thompson
Screenwriter
Born April 23, 1956
Michael Moore
Director
Born April 23, 1954
Tian Zhuangzhuang
Director
Born April 23, 1952
James Russo
Movie Actor
Born April 23, 1953