The #1 song in the UK on July 1, 1955

Unchained Melody By Jimmy Young

Other #1 songs on July 1, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Perez Prado

#1 R&B Song

Ain't That a Shame
Fats Domino

#1 Country Song

In the Jailhouse Now
Webb Pierce

Notable July 1 birthdays in the 1950s

Terrence Mann
Stage Actor
Born July 01, 1951
Nancy Lieberman
Basketball Player
Born July 01, 1958
Adele Givens
TV Actress
Born July 01, 1960
Robert Baer
Non-Fiction Author
Born July 01, 1952
Pat Donovan
Football Player
Born July 01, 1953
Ben Roberts
Soap Opera Actor
Born July 01, 1950
Lorna Patterson
Movie Actress
Born July 01, 1956
Tom Sermanni
Soccer Coach
Born July 01, 1954