The #1 country song on May 16, 1955

In the Jailhouse Now By Webb Pierce

Other #1 songs on May 16, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Perez Prado

UK #1 Song

Stranger in Paradise
Tony Bennett

#1 R&B Song

Unchained Melody
Roy Hamilton

Notable May 16 birthdays in the 1950s

Steven Paul
Film Producer
Born May 16, 1959

Jonathan Richman
Guitarist
Born May 16, 1951

Donald Fullilove
Movie Actor
Born May 16, 1958

Pierce Brosnan
Movie Actor
Born May 16, 1953

Dele Momodu
Journalist
Born May 16, 1960

Clifton Powell
Movie Actor
Born May 16, 1956

Charles Kushner
Entrepreneur
Born May 16, 1954