The #1 song on May 16, 1955

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White) By Perez Prado

Other #1 songs on May 16, 1955

UK #1 Song

Stranger in Paradise
Tony Bennett

#1 R&B Song

Unchained Melody
Roy Hamilton

#1 Country Song

In the Jailhouse Now
Webb Pierce

Notable May 16 birthdays in the 1950s

Bob Suter
Hockey Player
Born May 16, 1957

Ping Wu
TV Actor
Born May 16, 1956

Donald Fullilove
Movie Actor
Born May 16, 1958

Pierce Brosnan
Movie Actor
Born May 16, 1953

Christian Lacroix
Fashion Designer
Born May 16, 1951

Rita Rusic
Film Producer
Born May 16, 1960

Bruce Coville
Children's Author
Born May 16, 1950