The #1 country song on May 26, 1955

In the Jailhouse Now By Webb Pierce

Other #1 songs on May 26, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Perez Prado

UK #1 Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Eddie Calvert

#1 R&B Song

Unchained Melody
Roy Hamilton

Notable May 26 birthdays in the 1950s

Ronnie Black

Born May 26, 1958

François Legault

Born May 26, 1957

Denis Lebel

Born May 26, 1954

Kay Hagan

Born May 26, 1953

Sally Ride

Born May 26, 1951