The #1 song on December 21, 1959

Heartaches by the Number By Guy Mitchell

Other #1 songs on December 21, 1959

UK #1 Song

What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For?
Emile Ford and the Checkmates

#1 R&B Song

So Many Ways
Brook Benton

#1 Country Song

El Paso
Marty Robbins

Notable December 21 birthdays in the 1950s

Jordan Rosenberg
Screenwriter
Born December 21, 1958
Betty Wright
R&B Singer
Born December 21, 1953
Dennis Boutsikaris
Movie Actor
Born December 21, 1952
George Pelecanos
Novelist
Born December 21, 1957
Jeffrey Katzenberg
Film Producer
Born December 21, 1950
Nick Gilder
Rock Singer
Born December 21, 1951
Hubert Keller
Chef
Born December 21, 1954
Jane Kaczmarek
TV Actress
Born December 21, 1955