The #1 R&B song on May 15, 1955

Unchained Melody By Roy Hamilton

Other #1 songs on May 15, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Perez Prado

UK #1 Song

Stranger in Paradise
Tony Bennett

#1 Country Song

In the Jailhouse Now
Webb Pierce

Notable May 15 birthdays in the 1950s

Beverly Jo Scott

Born May 15, 1959
Jason Graae

Born May 15, 1958
Meg Gardiner

Born May 15, 1957
Dan Patrick

Born May 15, 1956
Diana Liverman

Born May 15, 1954
George Brett

Born May 15, 1953
Chazz Palminteri

Born May 15, 1952
Dennis Frederiksen

Born May 15, 1951