The #1 song in the UK on May 17, 1955

Stranger in Paradise By Tony Bennett

Other #1 songs on May 17, 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 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Paul Whitehouse
Comedian
Born May 17, 1958

Simon Fuller
Entrepreneur
Born May 17, 1960

Norv Turner
Football Coach
Born May 17, 1952

Bryce Zabel
TV Producer
Born May 17, 1954

William Stape
Screenwriter
Born May 17, 1956

Kathleen Sullivan
TV Show Host
Born May 17, 1953

Jim Nantz
Sportscaster
Born May 17, 1959

Pankaj Udhas
World Music Singer
Born May 17, 1951