The #1 song in the UK on May 24, 1955

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White) By Eddie Calvert

Other #1 songs on May 24, 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 24 birthdays in the 1950s

Brian Quinn
Soccer Player
Born May 24, 1960
Nell Campbell
Movie Actress
Born May 24, 1953
Mitch Kupchak
Basketball Player
Born May 24, 1954
John Harrington
Hockey Player
Born May 24, 1957
Sue Thomas
Memoirist
Born May 24, 1950
Sean Kelly
Cyclist
Born May 24, 1956