The #1 song on December 21, 1955

Sixteen Tons By Tennessee Ernie Ford

Other #1 songs on December 21, 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 21 birthdays in the 1950s

George Pelecanos
Novelist
Born December 21, 1957
Dennis Boutsikaris
Movie Actor
Born December 21, 1952
Betty Wright
R&B Singer
Born December 21, 1953
Jeffrey Katzenberg
Film Producer
Born December 21, 1950
Chris Evert
Tennis Player
Born December 21, 1954
Roger McDowell
Baseball Manager
Born December 21, 1960
Steve Perryman
Soccer Player
Born December 21, 1951