The #1 R&B song on July 4, 1955

Ain't That a Shame By Fats Domino

Other #1 songs on July 4, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Rock Around the Clock
Bill Haley & His Comets

UK #1 Song

Unchained Melody
Jimmy Young

#1 Country Song

In the Jailhouse Now
Webb Pierce

Notable July 4 birthdays in the 1950s

Barry Windham
Wrestler
Born July 04, 1960
Cristina Garcia
Novelist
Born July 04, 1958
Anne Lambton
Movie Actress
Born July 04, 1954
John Alexander
Tennis Player
Born July 04, 1951
Steven Sasson
Engineer
Born July 04, 1950
Neena Gupta
Movie Actress
Born July 04, 1959
Bob Breunig
Football Player
Born July 04, 1953
John Waite
Pop Singer
Born July 04, 1952