The #1 song on December 3, 1955

Sixteen Tons By Tennessee Ernie Ford

Other #1 songs on December 3, 1955

UK #1 Song

Rock Around the Clock
Bill Haley & His Comets

#1 R&B Song

Only You (And You Alone)
The Platters

#1 Country Song

Love, Love, Love
Webb Pierce

Notable December 3 birthdays in the 1950s

Steven Swanson
Astronaut
Born December 03, 1960

Del Shores
Playwright
Born December 03, 1957

Franz Klammer
Skier
Born December 03, 1953

Eamonn Holmes
TV Show Host
Born December 03, 1959

Melvin Smith
Comedian
Born December 03, 1952

John Burridge
Soccer Player
Born December 03, 1951