The #1 R&B song on December 29, 1955

Hands Off By Priscilla Bowman with Jay McShann and his Orchestra

Other #1 songs on December 29, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Sixteen Tons
Tennessee Ernie Ford

UK #1 Song

Christmas Alphabet
Dickie Valentine

#1 Country Song

Sixteen Tons
Tennessee Ernie Ford

Notable December 29 birthdays in the 1950s

Bruce Beutler
Geneticist
Born December 29, 1957

Paula Poundstone
Comedian
Born December 29, 1959

Jeffrey L Gurian
Screenwriter
Born December 29, 1956

Nancy Currie
Astronaut
Born December 29, 1958

Mark Madden
TV Show Host
Born December 29, 1960

Kate Schmidt
Javelin Thrower
Born December 29, 1953

Ed Autry
Radio Host
Born December 29, 1954

Gelsey Kirkland
Dancer
Born December 29, 1952

Yvonne Elliman
Pop Singer
Born December 29, 1951