The #1 R&B song on May 22, 1956

Long Tall Sally By Little Richard

Other #1 songs on May 22, 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 22 birthdays in the 1950s

John Sisko
Sculptor
Born May 22, 1958

Morrissey
Rock Singer
Born May 22, 1959

Thomas Schlamme
Director
Born May 22, 1950

Jimmy Riley
Reggae Singer
Born May 22, 1954

Jimmy Lyon
Guitarist
Born May 22, 1955

Gary Sweet
Movie Actor
Born May 22, 1957

Hideaki Anno
Director
Born May 22, 1960