The #1 song in the UK on May 22, 1955

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White) By Eddie Calvert

Other #1 songs on May 22, 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 22 birthdays in the 1950s

Al Corley
TV Actor
Born May 22, 1956
Shirley Murdock
R&B Singer
Born May 22, 1957
Cha Bum-Kun
Soccer Player
Born May 22, 1953
Jimmy Riley
Reggae Singer
Born May 22, 1954
David Blatt
Basketball Coach
Born May 22, 1959
Thomas Schlamme
Director
Born May 22, 1950
Denise Welch
Soap Opera Actress
Born May 22, 1958
Hideaki Anno
Director
Born May 22, 1960