The #1 R&B song on May 26, 1955

Unchained Melody By Roy Hamilton

Other #1 songs on May 26, 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 26 birthdays in the 1950s

Margaret Colin
TV Actress
Born May 26, 1958

David Meece
Rock Singer
Born May 26, 1952

Kevin Gage
Movie Actor
Born May 26, 1959

Lisa Niemi
Dancer
Born May 26, 1956

Michael Portillo
Journalist
Born May 26, 1953

Muhammed Faris
Astronaut
Born May 26, 1951

David Ignatius
Novelist
Born May 26, 1950