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

Rip It Up By Little Richard

Other #1 songs on August 4, 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 4 birthdays in the 1950s

Ian Broudie
Rock Singer
Born August 04, 1958

Jose Valdes
Pianist
Born August 04, 1957

Tim Winton
Novelist
Born August 04, 1960

Jeff Hamilton
Drummer
Born August 04, 1953

Sara Botsford
TV Actress
Born August 04, 1951

Charles Gemar
Astronaut
Born August 04, 1955

Edwin Malave
Boxer
Born August 04, 1950