The #1 R&B song on August 16, 1954

Honey Love By The Drifters feat. Clyde McPhatter

Other #1 songs on August 16, 1954

#1 Hit Song

Sh-Boom
The Crew-Cuts

UK #1 Song

Cara Mia
David Whitfield

#1 Country Song

I Don't Hurt Anymore
Hank Snow

Notable August 16 birthdays in the 1950s

Timothy Hutton
Movie Actor
Born August 16, 1960

Madonna
Pop Singer
Born August 16, 1958

Kathie Lee Gifford
TV Show Host
Born August 16, 1953

Eric Bibb
Blues Singer
Born August 16, 1951

Ellery Eskelin
Saxophonist
Born August 16, 1959

Dee Hoty
Stage Actress
Born August 16, 1952

Hasely Crawford
Runner
Born August 16, 1950

David Dhawan
Director
Born August 16, 1955