The #1 R&B song on May 21, 1955

Unchained Melody By Roy Hamilton

Other #1 songs on May 21, 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 21 birthdays in the 1950s

Nick Cassavetes

Born May 21, 1959
Muffy Calder

Born May 21, 1958
James Bailey

Born May 21, 1957
Marc Ribot

Born May 21, 1954
Mr. T

Born May 21, 1952
Al Franken

Born May 21, 1951