The #1 R&B song on September 5, 1956

Honky Tonk (Parts 1 & 2) By Bill Doggett

Other #1 songs on September 5, 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 5 birthdays in the 1950s

Paul Breitner
Soccer Player
Born September 05, 1951
Liz Jones
Journalist
Born September 05, 1958
Graham Yost
TV Producer
Born September 05, 1959
Bob Spencer
Guitarist
Born September 05, 1957
Willie Gault
Football Player
Born September 05, 1960
Bell Marques
World Music Singer
Born September 05, 1952
Peter Levy
TV Show Host
Born September 05, 1955
Cathy Guisewite
Comic Book Author
Born September 05, 1950