The #1 song in the UK on July 8, 1955

Unchained Melody By Jimmy Young

Other #1 songs on July 8, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Rock Around the Clock
Bill Haley & His Comets

#1 R&B Song

Ain't That a Shame
Fats Domino

#1 Country Song

In the Jailhouse Now
Webb Pierce

Notable July 8 birthdays in the 1950s

Mal Meninga
Rugby Coach
Born July 08, 1960

Christopher G. Moore
Novelist
Born July 08, 1952

Elizabeth Hummel
Folk Singer
Born July 08, 1958

Anjelica Huston
Movie Actress
Born July 08, 1951

Zhou Long
Composer
Born July 08, 1953

Sarah Kennedy
Radio Host
Born July 08, 1950