The #1 song in the UK on May 19, 1955

Stranger in Paradise By Tony Bennett

Other #1 songs on May 19, 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 19 birthdays in the 1950s

Jim Ward
Voice Actor
Born May 19, 1959
James Reyne
Rock Singer
Born May 19, 1957
Harry Perry
Guitarist
Born May 19, 1951
Martyn Ware
Music Producer
Born May 19, 1956
Phil Rudd
Drummer
Born May 19, 1954
Romeo Challenger
Drummer
Born May 19, 1950