The #1 R&B song on May 16, 1955

Unchained Melody By Roy Hamilton

Other #1 songs on May 16, 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 16 birthdays in the 1950s

Dele Momodu
Journalist
Born May 16, 1960

Bruce Coville
Children's Author
Born May 16, 1950

Donald Fullilove
Movie Actor
Born May 16, 1958

Pierce Brosnan
Movie Actor
Born May 16, 1953

Mare Winningham
Movie Actress
Born May 16, 1959

Clifton Powell
Movie Actor
Born May 16, 1956

Joan Benoit
Runner
Born May 16, 1957

Peter Onorati
TV Actor
Born May 16, 1954