The #1 R&B song on May 22, 1955

Unchained Melody By Roy Hamilton

Other #1 songs on May 22, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Perez Prado

UK #1 Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Eddie Calvert

#1 Country Song

In the Jailhouse Now
Webb Pierce

Notable May 22 birthdays in the 1950s

Hideaki Anno
Director
Born May 22, 1960

Denise Welch
Soap Opera Actress
Born May 22, 1958

Linda Emond
TV Actress
Born May 22, 1959

Bernie Taupin
Rock Singer
Born May 22, 1950

Jimmy Riley
Reggae Singer
Born May 22, 1954

Gary Sweet
Movie Actor
Born May 22, 1957

Al Corley
TV Actor
Born May 22, 1956