The #1 country song on May 19, 1955

In the Jailhouse Now By Webb Pierce

Other #1 songs on May 19, 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 19 birthdays in the 1950s

Bill Laimbeer

Born May 19, 1957

Rick Cerone

Born May 19, 1954

Joey Ramone

Born May 19, 1951