The #1 R&B song on May 19, 1955

Unchained Melody By Roy Hamilton

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 Country Song

In the Jailhouse Now
Webb Pierce

Notable May 19 birthdays in the 1950s

Romeo Challenger
Drummer
Born May 19, 1950
Dianne Holum
Speed Skater
Born May 19, 1951
James Reyne
Rock Singer
Born May 19, 1957
Ed Decter
Screenwriter
Born May 19, 1959
Martyn Ware
Music Producer
Born May 19, 1956
Phil Rudd
Drummer
Born May 19, 1954