The #1 country song on May 18, 1955

In the Jailhouse Now By Webb Pierce

Other #1 songs on May 18, 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 18 birthdays in the 1950s

Toyah Willcox
Punk Singer
Born May 18, 1958

Denny Dillon
Stage Actress
Born May 18, 1951

George Strait
Country Singer
Born May 18, 1952

Johnson Tsang
Sculptor
Born May 18, 1960

Rob Bartlett
Comedian
Born May 18, 1957

Thomas Gottschalk
Game Show Host
Born May 18, 1950

Lauren Flanigan
Opera Singer
Born May 18, 1959

Jim Moginie
Guitarist
Born May 18, 1956