The #1 R&B song on May 21, 1955

Unchained Melody By Roy Hamilton

Other #1 songs on May 21, 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 21 birthdays in the 1950s

Teresa Loyzaga
TV Actress
Born May 21, 1957

Janice Karman
Film Producer
Born May 21, 1954

Mr. T
TV Actor
Born May 21, 1952

Kent Hrbek
Baseball Player
Born May 21, 1960

Bob Gale
Screenwriter
Born May 21, 1951

Nick Cassavetes
Director
Born May 21, 1959

Naeem Khan
Fashion Designer
Born May 21, 1958

Nora Aunor
Movie Actress
Born May 21, 1953