The #1 R&B song on May 29, 1955

Unchained Melody By Roy Hamilton

Other #1 songs on May 29, 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 29 birthdays in the 1950s

Danny Elfman
Composer
Born May 29, 1953

Wayne Duvall
Movie Actor
Born May 29, 1958

Robert Beaser
Composer
Born May 29, 1954

Rudy Linka
Guitarist
Born May 29, 1960

Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Director
Born May 29, 1957

Peter Chernin
Entrepreneur
Born May 29, 1951

Jack Copeland
Philosopher
Born May 29, 1950

Randal Malone
TV Actor
Born May 29, 1959