The #1 song in the UK on December 18, 1955

Christmas Alphabet By Dickie Valentine

Other #1 songs on December 18, 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 18 birthdays in the 1950s

Jim West
Guitarist
Born December 18, 1953

Leonard Maltin
TV Show Host
Born December 18, 1950

Frankie Holden
Rock Singer
Born December 18, 1952

Ted Noten
Conceptual Artist
Born December 18, 1956

Mark Rosman
Screenwriter
Born December 18, 1959

Ray Liotta
Movie Actor
Born December 18, 1954