The #1 R&B song on January 4, 1956

The Great Pretender By The Platters

Other #1 songs on January 4, 1956

#1 Hit Song

Sixteen Tons
Tennessee Ernie

UK #1 Song

Rock Around the Clock
Bill Haley & His Comets

#1 Country Song

Love, Love, Love
Webb Pierce

Notable January 4 birthdays in the 1950s

Mark Hollis
Rock Singer
Born January 04, 1955
Dave Scott
Triathlete
Born January 04, 1954
Denise Mathews
Soul Singer
Born January 04, 1959
Andy Borowitz
Comedian
Born January 04, 1958
Michele Wallace
Novelist
Born January 04, 1952
Michael Stipe
Rock Singer
Born January 04, 1960
Patty Loveless
Country Singer
Born January 04, 1957