The #1 R&B song on July 1, 1955

Ain't That a Shame By Fats Domino

Other #1 songs on July 1, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Perez Prado

UK #1 Song

Unchained Melody
Jimmy Young

#1 Country Song

In the Jailhouse Now
Webb Pierce

Notable July 1 birthdays in the 1950s

Anne Smith
Tennis Player
Born July 01, 1959

Dan Aykroyd
TV Actor
Born July 01, 1952

Mike Haynes
Football Player
Born July 01, 1953

Sean O'Driscoll
Soccer Coach
Born July 01, 1957

Trevor Eve
TV Actor
Born July 01, 1951

Tom Sermanni
Soccer Coach
Born July 01, 1954

Roddy Bottum
Pianist
Born July 01, 1960