The #1 song on July 31, 1956

Heaven on Earth By The Platters

Other #1 songs on July 31, 1956

UK #1 Song

Why Do Fools Fall in Love
Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers

#1 R&B Song

Rip It Up
Little Richard

#1 Country Song

I Walk the Line
Johnny Cash

Notable July 31 birthdays in the 1950s

Luca Ward
TV Actor
Born July 31, 1960

Howard Levy
Pianist
Born July 31, 1951

Stanley Jordan
Guitarist
Born July 31, 1959

Greg Travis
Comedian
Born July 31, 1958

Alan Autry
TV Actor
Born July 31, 1952

Bruce Arnold
Guitarist
Born July 31, 1955

Lane Davies
Soap Opera Actor
Born July 31, 1950

Kim Addonizio
Poet
Born July 31, 1954