The #1 song in the UK on May 16, 1955

Stranger in Paradise By Tony Bennett

Other #1 songs on May 16, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Perez Prado

#1 R&B Song

Unchained Melody
Roy Hamilton

#1 Country Song

In the Jailhouse Now
Webb Pierce

Notable May 16 birthdays in the 1950s

Joan Benoit
Runner
Born May 16, 1957
Gitane Demone
Rock Singer
Born May 16, 1958
Rita Rusic
Film Producer
Born May 16, 1960
Pierce Brosnan
Movie Actor
Born May 16, 1953
Steven Paul
Film Producer
Born May 16, 1959
Charles Kushner
Entrepreneur
Born May 16, 1954
Clifton Powell
Movie Actor
Born May 16, 1956