The #1 R&B song on May 18, 1955

Unchained Melody By Roy Hamilton

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 Country Song

In the Jailhouse Now
Webb Pierce

Notable May 18 birthdays in the 1950s

Page Hamilton
Metal Singer
Born May 18, 1960

Jeana Yeager
Pilot
Born May 18, 1952

Nick Wyman
Stage Actor
Born May 18, 1950

Lionel Shriver
Novelist
Born May 18, 1957

Nan Rae
Painter
Born May 18, 1958

Jim Sundberg
Baseball Player
Born May 18, 1951

Eric Gerets
Soccer Player
Born May 18, 1954

Debbie Dadey
Children's Author
Born May 18, 1959

Jim Moginie
Guitarist
Born May 18, 1956