The #1 R&B song on May 24, 1955

Unchained Melody By Roy Hamilton

Other #1 songs on May 24, 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 24 birthdays in the 1950s

Nell Campbell
Movie Actress
Born May 24, 1953

Guy Fletcher
Pianist
Born May 24, 1960

Sue Thomas
Memoirist
Born May 24, 1950

Cerrone
Drummer
Born May 24, 1952

John JB Wilson
Journalist
Born May 24, 1954

Sean Kelly
Cyclist
Born May 24, 1956