The #1 R&B song on August 1, 1956

Rip It Up By Little Richard

Other #1 songs on August 1, 1956

#1 Hit Song

Heaven on Earth
The Platters

UK #1 Song

Why Do Fools Fall in Love
Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers

#1 Country Song

I Walk the Line
Johnny Cash

Notable August 1 birthdays in the 1950s

Kirk Ferentz
Football Coach
Born August 01, 1955
Professor Griff
Rapper
Born August 01, 1960
Stephan Braunfels
Architect
Born August 01, 1950
Bruna Lombardi
Movie Actress
Born August 01, 1952
Robert Cray
Blues Singer
Born August 01, 1953
Barry Audia
Boxer
Born August 01, 1957
Kiki Vandeweghe
Basketball Player
Born August 01, 1958