The #1 song on May 1, 1959

Come Softly to Me By The Fleetwoods

Other #1 songs on May 1, 1959

UK #1 Song

It Doesn't Matter Anymore
Buddy Holly

#1 R&B Song

It's Just a Matter of Time
Brook Benton

#1 Country Song

White Lightning
George Jones

Notable May 1 birthdays in the 1950s

Martin O'Donnell

Born May 01, 1955
Ray Parker Jr.

Born May 01, 1954
Sally Mann

Born May 01, 1951