The #1 R&B song on August 22, 1956

Honky Tonk (Parts 1 & 2) By Bill Doggett

Other #1 songs on August 22, 1956

#1 Hit Song

Don't Be Cruel
Elvis Presley

UK #1 Song

Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)
Doris Day

#1 Country Song

I Walk the Line
Johnny Cash

Notable August 22 birthdays in the 1950s

Paul Ellering
Wrestler
Born August 22, 1953

Juan Croucier
Guitarist
Born August 22, 1959

Rick McCallum
Film Producer
Born August 22, 1954

Gregory S. Forbes
Environmentalist
Born August 22, 1950

Steve Davis
Snooker Player
Born August 22, 1957

Vernon Reid
Guitarist
Born August 22, 1958

Gordon Liu
Movie Actor
Born August 22, 1955

Eric L. Haney
Screenwriter
Born August 22, 1952

Regina Taylor
TV Actress
Born August 22, 1960