The #1 country song on May 11, 1955

In the Jailhouse Now By Webb Pierce

Other #1 songs on May 11, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Perez Prado

UK #1 Song

Stranger in Paradise
Tony Bennett

#1 R&B Song

My Babe
Little Walter

Notable May 11 birthdays in the 1950s

Jeremy Paxman
News Anchor
Born May 11, 1950

Martha Quinn
TV Show Host
Born May 11, 1959

Holman Jenkins
Journalist
Born May 11, 1956

Frances Fisher
Movie Actress
Born May 11, 1952

Liz Swaine
News Anchor
Born May 11, 1960

John Clayton
Sportscaster
Born May 11, 1954

Boyd Gaines
Movie Actor
Born May 11, 1953