The #1 country song on May 17, 1955

In the Jailhouse Now By Webb Pierce

Other #1 songs on May 17, 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 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Bob Saget
TV Actor
Born May 17, 1956

Jim Nantz
Sportscaster
Born May 17, 1959

Simon Fuller
Entrepreneur
Born May 17, 1960

Kathleen Sullivan
TV Show Host
Born May 17, 1953

Jean-Marie Bigard
Comedian
Born May 17, 1954

Jose Luis
Soccer Player
Born May 17, 1958

Norv Turner
Football Coach
Born May 17, 1952

Pankaj Udhas
World Music Singer
Born May 17, 1951