The #1 song on August 19, 1956

Don't Be Cruel By Elvis Presley

Other #1 songs on August 19, 1956

UK #1 Song

Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)
Doris Day

#1 R&B Song

Honky Tonk (Parts 1 & 2)
Bill Doggett

#1 Country Song

I Walk the Line
Johnny Cash

Notable August 19 birthdays in the 1950s

John Deacon
Bassist
Born August 19, 1951

Mary Doria Russell
Novelist
Born August 19, 1950

Nanni Moretti
Director
Born August 19, 1953

Lon Kruger
Basketball Coach
Born August 19, 1952

Martin Donovan
Movie Actor
Born August 19, 1957

Tim Hagans
Trumpet Player
Born August 19, 1954