The #1 song on December 8, 1955

Sixteen Tons By Tennessee Ernie Ford

Other #1 songs on December 8, 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 8 birthdays in the 1950s

Bird McIntyre
Pop Singer
Born December 08, 1958
Ben Mikaelsen
Children's Author
Born December 08, 1952
Mark Steyn
Novelist
Born December 08, 1959
Rick Baker
Makeup Artist
Born December 08, 1950
Bill Bryson
Novelist
Born December 08, 1951
Dan Pinto
Drummer
Born December 08, 1960
Phil Collen
Guitarist
Born December 08, 1957
Kim Basinger
Movie Actress
Born December 08, 1953