The #1 song in the UK on July 4, 1955

Unchained Melody By Jimmy Young

Other #1 songs on July 4, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Rock Around the Clock
Bill Haley & His Comets

#1 R&B Song

Ain't That a Shame
Fats Domino

#1 Country Song

In the Jailhouse Now
Webb Pierce

Notable July 4 birthdays in the 1950s

Carl Valentine

Born July 04, 1958
Jim Beattie

Born July 04, 1954
Paul Rogat Loeb

Born July 04, 1952
Ralph Johnson

Born July 04, 1951
David Jensen

Born July 04, 1950