The #1 R&B song on May 15, 1955

Unchained Melody By Roy Hamilton

Other #1 songs on May 15, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Perez Prado

UK #1 Song

Stranger in Paradise
Tony Bennett

#1 Country Song

In the Jailhouse Now
Webb Pierce

Notable May 15 birthdays in the 1950s

Jill Bolte Taylor
Non-Fiction Author
Born May 15, 1959

Rob Bowman
Director
Born May 15, 1960

George Brett
Baseball Player
Born May 15, 1953

Kevin Greenaugh
Engineer
Born May 15, 1956

David Almond
Children's Author
Born May 15, 1951

Phil Seymour
Pop Singer
Born May 15, 1952

Rolando Brito
TV Actor
Born May 15, 1957