The #1 song in the UK on April 8, 1956

The Poor People of Paris By Winifred Atwell

Other #1 songs on April 8, 1956

#1 Hit Song

The Poor People of Paris
Les Baxter

#1 R&B Song

Why Do Fools Fall in Love
The Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon

#1 Country Song

Blue Suede Shoes
Carl Perkins

Notable April 8 birthdays in the 1950s

Daniel Olivas
Novelist
Born April 08, 1959

Kaori Momoi
Movie Actress
Born April 08, 1952

Bradford Morrow
Children's Author
Born April 08, 1951

Ellen Miles
Children's Author
Born April 08, 1957

Barbara Kingsolver
Novelist
Born April 08, 1955

Olga Romanoff
Princess
Born April 08, 1950