The #1 song in the UK on May 23, 1955

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White) By Eddie Calvert

Other #1 songs on May 23, 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 23 birthdays in the 1950s

Caroline Castigliano
Fashion Designer
Born May 23, 1960

Deanna Coates
Paralympian
Born May 23, 1954

Mitch Albom
Novelist
Born May 23, 1958

Chandra Yudaswara
Chef
Born May 23, 1959

Rick Fenn
Guitarist
Born May 23, 1953

Martin Parr
Photographer
Born May 23, 1952

Patricia McCormick
Journalist
Born May 23, 1956

Anatoly Karpov
Chess Player
Born May 23, 1951