The #1 song on December 27, 1955

Sixteen Tons By Tennessee Ernie Ford

Other #1 songs on December 27, 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

Sixteen Tons
Tennessee Ernie Ford

Notable December 27 birthdays in the 1950s

Harry Goaz
TV Actor
Born December 27, 1960
Tony Tucker
Boxer
Born December 27, 1958
Kiko Matamoros
TV Show Host
Born December 27, 1956
Andre Tippett
Football Player
Born December 27, 1959
Kevin Wright
Cricket Player
Born December 27, 1953
Doug Stone
Voice Actor
Born December 27, 1950
Karla Bonoff
Folk Singer
Born December 27, 1951
Tovah Feldshuh
Stage Actress
Born December 27, 1952