The #1 song in the UK on August 23, 1954

Cara Mia By David Whitfield

Other #1 songs on August 23, 1954

#1 Hit Song

Sh-Boom
The Crew-Cuts

#1 R&B Song

Honey Love
The Drifters feat. Clyde McPhatter

#1 Country Song

I Don't Hurt Anymore
Hank Snow

Notable August 23 birthdays in the 1950s

Bobby G
Pop Singer
Born August 23, 1953
Edwyn Collins
Rock Singer
Born August 23, 1959
Julian Nott
Composer
Born August 23, 1960
Cholo Valderrama
World Music Singer
Born August 23, 1951
Skipp Sudduth
TV Actor
Born August 23, 1956
Alan Tam
Pop Singer
Born August 23, 1950
James Van Praagh
TV Producer
Born August 23, 1958
James Hynes
Novelist
Born August 23, 1955