The #1 country song on May 19, 1955

In the Jailhouse Now By Webb Pierce

Other #1 songs on May 19, 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 19 birthdays in the 1950s

Phil Rudd
Drummer
Born May 19, 1954

Bill Laimbeer
Basketball Player
Born May 19, 1957

Romeo Challenger
Drummer
Born May 19, 1950

Martyn Ware
Music Producer
Born May 19, 1956

Dianne Holum
Speed Skater
Born May 19, 1951

Ed Decter
Screenwriter
Born May 19, 1959