The #1 R&B song on June 16, 1951

Rocket 88 By Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats

Other #1 songs on June 16, 1951

#1 Hit Song

How High the Moon
Les Paul and Mary Ford

#1 Country Song

I Want to Be With You Always
Lefty Frizzell

Notable June 16 birthdays in the 1950s

Dana Altman
Basketball Coach
Born June 16, 1958
Curtis Berry
Basketball Player
Born June 16, 1959
Laurie Metcalf
TV Actress
Born June 16, 1955
Kale Browne
Soap Opera Actor
Born June 16, 1950
Valerie Mahaffey
TV Actress
Born June 16, 1953
Peter Sterling
Rugby Player
Born June 16, 1960
Tony O'Callaghan
TV Actor
Born June 16, 1956
Ian Buchanan
Soap Opera Actor
Born June 16, 1957