The #1 song in the UK on July 5, 1955

Unchained Melody By Jimmy Young

Other #1 songs on July 5, 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 5 birthdays in the 1950s

Marc Cohn

Born July 05, 1959
Bill Watterson

Born July 05, 1958
Doug Wilson

Born July 05, 1957
James Lofton

Born July 05, 1956
Jimmy Crespo

Born July 05, 1954
Caryn Navy

Born July 05, 1953
Goose Gossage

Born July 05, 1951
Huey Lewis

Born July 05, 1950