The #1 R&B song on May 18, 1956

Long Tall Sally By Little Richard

Other #1 songs on May 18, 1956

#1 Hit Song

Heartbreak Hotel
Elvis Presley

UK #1 Song

No Other Love
Ronnie Hilton

#1 Country Song

Heartbreak Hotel
Elvis Presley

Notable May 18 birthdays in the 1950s

Mark Mothersbaugh
Pop Singer
Born May 18, 1950
George Strait
Country Singer
Born May 18, 1952
Darrell Wasyk
Director
Born May 18, 1958
Denny Dillon
Stage Actress
Born May 18, 1951
Tyka Nelson
R&B Singer
Born May 18, 1960
Lionel Shriver
Novelist
Born May 18, 1957
Eric Gerets
Soccer Player
Born May 18, 1954