The #1 country song on May 18, 1955

In the Jailhouse Now By Webb Pierce

Other #1 songs on May 18, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Perez Prado

UK #1 Song

Stranger in Paradise
Tony Bennett

#1 R&B Song

Unchained Melody
Roy Hamilton

Notable May 18 birthdays in the 1950s

Jay Wells

Born May 18, 1959
Alan Kupperberg

Born May 18, 1953
Diane Duane

Born May 18, 1952
Jim Sundberg

Born May 18, 1951
Rod Milburn

Born May 18, 1950