The #1 song in the UK on May 17, 1955

Stranger in Paradise

By Tony Bennett

Other #1 songs on May 17, 1955
Across genres and charts

#1 country song

In the Jailhouse Now

Webb Pierce

#1 R&B song

Unchained Melody

Roy Hamilton

#1 song

Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White

Pérez Prado and His Orchestra

Notable May 17 Birthdays
Born in the 1950s

Howard Ashman

Playwright, Lyricist, and Director

Howard Hampton

Politician

Sugar Ray Leonard

Boxer

Annise Parker

Politician

Bob Saget

Comedian and Actor

Dave Sim

Cartoonist, Creator of Cerebus