The #1 song in the UK on May 18, 1955

Stranger in Paradise By Tony Bennett

Other #1 songs on May 18, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Perez Prado

#1 R&B Song

Unchained Melody
Roy Hamilton

#1 Country Song

In the Jailhouse Now
Webb Pierce

Notable May 18 birthdays in the 1950s

Jay Wells

Born May 18, 1959

Alan Kupperberg

Born May 18, 1953

Diane Duane

Born May 18, 1952

Jim Sundberg

Born May 18, 1951

Rod Milburn

Born May 18, 1950