The #1 song in the UK on December 17, 1955

Christmas Alphabet By Dickie Valentine

Other #1 songs on December 17, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Sixteen Tons
Tennessee Ernie Ford

#1 R&B Song

Hands Off
Priscilla Bowman with Jay McShann and his Orchestra

#1 Country Song

Love, Love, Love
Webb Pierce

Notable December 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Ken Mora
Screenwriter
Born December 17, 1960

Beth Levin
Pianist
Born December 17, 1950

Itir Esen
Movie Actress
Born December 17, 1956

Jayasudha Kapoor
Movie Actress
Born December 17, 1958

Bill Pullman
Movie Actor
Born December 17, 1953

Ken Hitchcock
Hockey Coach
Born December 17, 1951