The #1 R&B song on September 3, 1956

Honky Tonk (Parts 1 & 2) By Bill Doggett

Other #1 songs on September 3, 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 September 3 birthdays in the 1950s

Dave Ramsey
Radio Host
Born September 03, 1960
Ricardo Lemvo
World Music Singer
Born September 03, 1957
Rob Hirst
Drummer
Born September 03, 1955
Doug Pinnick
Rock Singer
Born September 03, 1950
Cocoa Tea
Reggae Singer
Born September 03, 1959
Kate White
Novelist
Born September 03, 1951
Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Director
Born September 03, 1953