The #1 song in the UK on May 21, 1955

Stranger in Paradise By Tony Bennett

Other #1 songs on May 21, 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 21 birthdays in the 1950s

Nora Aunor
Movie Actress
Born May 21, 1953

Alla Verber
Entrepreneur
Born May 21, 1958

Vladimir Salnikov
Swimmer
Born May 21, 1960

Rebecca Jones
Soap Opera Actress
Born May 21, 1957

Dave Wannstedt
Football Coach
Born May 21, 1952

Marc Ribot
Guitarist
Born May 21, 1954

Nick Cassavetes
Director
Born May 21, 1959