The #1 song in the UK on January 29, 1956

Sixteen Tons By Tennessee Ernie Ford

Other #1 songs on January 29, 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 29 birthdays in the 1950s

Ann Jillian
TV Actress
Born January 29, 1950

Paul Fusco
Puppeteer
Born January 29, 1953

Bob Valvano
Sportscaster
Born January 29, 1957

Greg Louganis
Diver
Born January 29, 1960

Fabrice Simon
Fashion Designer
Born January 29, 1951

Michael Sloane
Screenwriter
Born January 29, 1959

Oprah Winfrey
TV Show Host
Born January 29, 1954