The #1 song in the UK on May 17, 1955
By Tony Bennett
Other #1 songs on May 17, 1955Across genres and charts
#1 country song
In the Jailhouse Now
Webb Pierce
#1 R&B song
Unchained Melody
Roy Hamilton
#1 song
Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White
Pérez Prado and His Orchestra
Notable May 17 BirthdaysBorn in the 1950s
Howard Ashman
Playwright, Lyricist, and Director
Born May 17, 1950
Howard Hampton
Politician
Born May 17, 1952
Bill Paxton
Actor
Born May 17, 1955
Sugar Ray Leonard
Boxer
Born May 17, 1956
David Townsend
Singer
Annise Parker
Bob Saget
Comedian and Actor
Dave Sim
Cartoonist, Creator of Cerebus