The #1 R&B song on May 26, 1955

Unchained Melody By Roy Hamilton

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 Country Song

In the Jailhouse Now
Webb Pierce

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