The #1 song in the UK on March 8, 1959

As I Love You By Shirley Bassey with Wally Stott & His Orchestra

Other #1 songs on March 8, 1959

#1 Hit Song

Venus
Frankie Avalon

#1 R&B Song

It's Just a Matter of Time
Brook Benton

#1 Country Song

Don't Take Your Guns To Town
Johnny Cash

Notable March 8 birthdays in the 1950s

Gary Numan
Pop Singer
Born March 08, 1958

John Kapelos
TV Actor
Born March 08, 1956

Cheryl Baker
Pop Singer
Born March 08, 1954

Jim Rice
Baseball Player
Born March 08, 1953

Cynthia Rothrock
Movie Actress
Born March 08, 1957

Ronnie Thomas
Race Car Driver
Born March 08, 1955

Buck Williams
Basketball Player
Born March 08, 1960