The #1 song in the UK on January 20, 1956

Sixteen Tons By Tennessee Ernie Ford

Other #1 songs on January 20, 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 20 birthdays in the 1950s

Antonio D'Amico
Fashion Designer
Born January 20, 1959
Ken Page
Stage Actor
Born January 20, 1954
Serena Miller
Novelist
Born January 20, 1950
Paul Stanley
Guitarist
Born January 20, 1952
Naresh
Movie Actor
Born January 20, 1960
Ivan Fischer
Composer
Born January 20, 1951
Colleen Zenk
Soap Opera Actress
Born January 20, 1953
Andy Sheppard
Saxophonist
Born January 20, 1957