The #1 song in the UK on May 18, 1955

Stranger in Paradise By Tony Bennett

Other #1 songs on May 18, 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 18 birthdays in the 1950s

Rob Bartlett
Comedian
Born May 18, 1957
Jeana Yeager
Pilot
Born May 18, 1952
Jim Fox
Hockey Player
Born May 18, 1960
Mark Mothersbaugh
Pop Singer
Born May 18, 1950
Jim Sundberg
Baseball Player
Born May 18, 1951
Eric Gerets
Soccer Player
Born May 18, 1954
Jim Moginie
Guitarist
Born May 18, 1956