The #1 song on May 24, 1955

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White) By Perez Prado

Other #1 songs on May 24, 1955

UK #1 Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Eddie Calvert

#1 R&B Song

Unchained Melody
Roy Hamilton

#1 Country Song

In the Jailhouse Now
Webb Pierce

Notable May 24 birthdays in the 1950s

Nell Campbell
Movie Actress
Born May 24, 1953

Larry Blackmon
Funk Singer
Born May 24, 1952

John JB Wilson
Journalist
Born May 24, 1954

Sean Kelly
Cyclist
Born May 24, 1956

Sue Thomas
Memoirist
Born May 24, 1950

Brian Quinn
Soccer Player
Born May 24, 1960

John Harrington
Hockey Player
Born May 24, 1957