The #1 song on December 5, 1955

Sixteen Tons By Tennessee Ernie Ford

Other #1 songs on December 5, 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 5 birthdays in the 1950s

Abdoulaye Diakite
Drummer
Born December 05, 1950
Connie Needham
TV Actress
Born December 05, 1959
Ron Henley
Chess Player
Born December 05, 1956
Morgan Brittany
TV Actress
Born December 05, 1951
Keith Zazzi
Bassist
Born December 05, 1960
Ellen Karsten
TV Actress
Born December 05, 1958
Art Monk
Football Player
Born December 05, 1957
Jim Tressel
Football Coach
Born December 05, 1952