The #1 song on December 17, 1955

Sixteen Tons By Tennessee Ernie Ford

Other #1 songs on December 17, 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 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Mike Mills
Guitarist
Born December 17, 1958
Kay Burley
News Anchor
Born December 17, 1960
Lynn Petronella
Runner
Born December 17, 1954
Juan Fernandez
Movie Actor
Born December 17, 1956
Gregg Araki
Director
Born December 17, 1959
Beth Levin
Pianist
Born December 17, 1950