The #1 song on August 16, 1954

Sh-Boom By The Crew-Cuts

Other #1 songs on August 16, 1954

UK #1 Song

Cara Mia
David Whitfield

#1 R&B Song

Honey Love
The Drifters feat. Clyde McPhatter

#1 Country Song

I Don't Hurt Anymore
Hank Snow

Notable August 16 birthdays in the 1950s

Hasely Crawford
Runner
Born August 16, 1950

Timothy Hutton
Movie Actor
Born August 16, 1960

Kathie Lee Gifford
TV Show Host
Born August 16, 1953

James Donaldson
Basketball Player
Born August 16, 1957

Philip Graham Scott
Movie Actor
Born August 16, 1952

Eric Bibb
Blues Singer
Born August 16, 1951

Madonna
Pop Singer
Born August 16, 1958

Bob McKenzie
Sportscaster
Born August 16, 1956