The #1 song in the UK on January 19, 1956

Sixteen Tons By Tennessee Ernie Ford

Other #1 songs on January 19, 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 19 birthdays in the 1950s

Stephen Biddle
Historian
Born January 19, 1959
Simon Rattle
Composer
Born January 19, 1955
Alison Baker
Novelist
Born January 19, 1953
Ottis Anderson
Football Player
Born January 19, 1957
Cindy Sherman
Photographer
Born January 19, 1954
Gemma Galgani
TV Show Host
Born January 19, 1950
Al Joyner
Triple Jumper
Born January 19, 1960