The #1 song on December 12, 1955

Sixteen Tons By Tennessee Ernie Ford

Other #1 songs on December 12, 1955

UK #1 Song

Christmas Alphabet
Dickie Valentine

#1 R&B Song

Hands Off
Priscilla Bowman with Jay McShann and his Orchestra

#1 Country Song

Love, Love, Love
Webb Pierce

Notable December 12 birthdays in the 1950s

Sheila E.
Pop Singer
Born December 12, 1957
Belouis Some
Pop Singer
Born December 12, 1959
Pete Jackson
Journalist
Born December 12, 1950
Bruce Fairweather
Guitarist
Born December 12, 1960
Cathy Rigby
Gymnast
Born December 12, 1952
Dave Meniketti
Guitarist
Born December 12, 1953
Holly Gagnier
TV Actress
Born December 12, 1958