The #1 song on December 30, 1955

Sixteen Tons By Tennessee Ernie Ford

Other #1 songs on December 30, 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 30 birthdays in the 1950s

Daniel Barry
Astronaut
Born December 30, 1953

Steven Smith
Astronaut
Born December 30, 1958

Matt Lauer
TV Show Host
Born December 30, 1957

Martti Vainio
Runner
Born December 30, 1950

Tony George
Entrepreneur
Born December 30, 1959

Mary Miller
Teacher
Born December 30, 1952

Maria Elena Salinas
Journalist
Born December 30, 1954

Cheri Samba
Painter
Born December 30, 1956