The #1 song on December 16, 1955

Sixteen Tons By Tennessee Ernie Ford

Other #1 songs on December 16, 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 16 birthdays in the 1950s

Deborah Pratt
TV Actress
Born December 16, 1951

Roger Webster
Trumpet Player
Born December 16, 1960

Eric Forsberg
Screenwriter
Born December 16, 1959

Rick Sofield
Baseball Player
Born December 16, 1956

Katie Leigh
Voice Actress
Born December 16, 1958