The #1 country song on May 23, 1955

In the Jailhouse Now By Webb Pierce

Other #1 songs on May 23, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Perez Prado

UK #1 Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Eddie Calvert

#1 R&B Song

Unchained Melody
Roy Hamilton

Notable May 23 birthdays in the 1950s

Anatoly Karpov
Chess Player
Born May 23, 1951

Deanna Coates
Paralympian
Born May 23, 1954

John Quinones
TV Show Host
Born May 23, 1952

Buck Showalter
Baseball Manager
Born May 23, 1956

Rick Fenn
Guitarist
Born May 23, 1953

Drew Carey
Game Show Host
Born May 23, 1958

Ryuta Kawashima
Neurologist
Born May 23, 1959