The #1 R&B song on May 31, 1955

Unchained Melody By Roy Hamilton

Other #1 songs on May 31, 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 31 birthdays in the 1950s

Gregory Harrison
TV Actor
Born May 31, 1950

Thomas Mavros
Soccer Player
Born May 31, 1954

Chris Elliott
Movie Actor
Born May 31, 1960

Jack Gilpin
TV Actor
Born May 31, 1951

Kurt Kelly
Voice Actor
Born May 31, 1959

Jim Craig
Hockey Player
Born May 31, 1957

Robert Berlinger
Director
Born May 31, 1958