The #1 song in the UK on July 16, 1955

Dreamboat By Alma Cogan

Other #1 songs on July 16, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Rock Around the Clock
Bill Haley & His Comets

#1 R&B Song

Ain't That a Shame
Fats Domino

#1 Country Song

In the Jailhouse Now
Webb Pierce

Notable July 16 birthdays in the 1950s

Joanna MacGregor
Pianist
Born July 16, 1959

Eric Canete
Comic Book Artist
Born July 16, 1960

Billie Lawless
Sculptor
Born July 16, 1950

Michael Flatley
Dancer
Born July 16, 1958

Mark McEntee
Guitarist
Born July 16, 1952

Lorraine Chase
TV Actress
Born July 16, 1951

Faye Grant
TV Actress
Born July 16, 1957

Tony Kushner
Screenwriter
Born July 16, 1956