The #1 country song on July 4, 1955

In the Jailhouse Now By Webb Pierce

Other #1 songs on July 4, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Rock Around the Clock
Bill Haley & His Comets

UK #1 Song

Unchained Melody
Jimmy Young

#1 R&B Song

Ain't That a Shame
Fats Domino

Notable July 4 birthdays in the 1950s

Carl Valentine

Born July 04, 1958
Jim Beattie

Born July 04, 1954
Paul Rogat Loeb

Born July 04, 1952
Ralph Johnson

Born July 04, 1951
David Jensen

Born July 04, 1950