The #1 song in the UK on May 19, 1955

Stranger in Paradise By Tony Bennett

Other #1 songs on May 19, 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 19 birthdays in the 1950s

Bill Laimbeer

Born May 19, 1957

Rick Cerone

Born May 19, 1954

Joey Ramone

Born May 19, 1951