The #1 country song on May 5, 1955

In the Jailhouse Now By Webb Pierce

Other #1 songs on May 5, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Perez Prado

UK #1 Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Perez Prez Pradoand his Orchestra

#1 R&B Song

My Babe
Little Walter

Notable May 5 birthdays in the 1950s

Douglas Wheelock
Astronaut
Born May 05, 1960

Brian Phelps
Radio Host
Born May 05, 1959

Joseph Abboud
Fashion Designer
Born May 05, 1950

Cyprien Katsaris
Pianist
Born May 05, 1951

Richard E Grant
Movie Actor
Born May 05, 1957

Brian Souter
Entrepreneur
Born May 05, 1954