The #1 song in the UK on May 8, 1955

Stranger in Paradise By Tony Bennett

Other #1 songs on May 8, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Perez Prado

#1 R&B Song

My Babe
Little Walter

#1 Country Song

In the Jailhouse Now
Webb Pierce

Notable May 8 birthdays in the 1950s

Nequi Galotti
Model
Born May 08, 1960
Simon Kunz
Movie Actor
Born May 08, 1954
Chris Frantz
Drummer
Born May 08, 1951
Alex Van Halen
Drummer
Born May 08, 1953
Marc Veyrat
Chef
Born May 08, 1950
Beth Henley
Playwright
Born May 08, 1952
Ronnie Lott
Football Player
Born May 08, 1959
Jeff Wincott
Movie Actor
Born May 08, 1957
Lovie Smith
Football Coach
Born May 08, 1958