The #1 song on August 29, 1954

Sh-Boom By The Crew-Cuts

Other #1 songs on August 29, 1954

UK #1 Song

Cara Mia
David Whitfield

#1 R&B Song

Oh What a Dream
Ruth Brown

#1 Country Song

I Don't Hurt Anymore
Hank Snow

Notable August 29 birthdays in the 1950s

Todd English
Chef
Born August 29, 1960

Ian Mosey
Golfer
Born August 29, 1951

Jerry D. Bailey
Horse Jockey
Born August 29, 1957

Chris Hadfield
Astronaut
Born August 29, 1959

Deborah Van Valkenburgh
TV Actress
Born August 29, 1952

Lenny Henry
Comedian
Born August 29, 1958

Frank Henenlotter
Director
Born August 29, 1950

Steve Yarbrough
Novelist
Born August 29, 1956