The #1 song in the UK on January 23, 1956

Sixteen Tons By Tennessee Ernie Ford

Other #1 songs on January 23, 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 23 birthdays in the 1950s

Earl Falconer
Reggae Singer
Born January 23, 1957
Max Keiser
TV Show Host
Born January 23, 1960
Eliza Roberts
TV Actress
Born January 23, 1953
Ramon Torres
Psychologist
Born January 23, 1954
John Greaves
Bassist
Born January 23, 1950
Henrique Mecking
Chess Player
Born January 23, 1952