The #1 song in the UK on January 18, 1956

Sixteen Tons By Tennessee Ernie Ford

Other #1 songs on January 18, 1956

#1 Hit Song

Memories Are Made of This
Dean Martin

#1 R&B Song

The Great Pretender
The Platters

#1 Country Song

Sixteen Tons
Tennessee Ernie Ford

Notable January 18 birthdays in the 1950s

Kiki Smith
Sculptor
Born January 18, 1954
Mark Rylance
Stage Actor
Born January 18, 1960
Kevin Costner
Movie Actor
Born January 18, 1955
Maria Margarita Giraldo
TV Actress
Born January 18, 1950
Bob Latchford
Soccer Player
Born January 18, 1951
Brett Hudson
Pop Singer
Born January 18, 1953