The #1 country song on May 16, 1959

White Lightning By George Jones

Other #1 songs on May 16, 1959

#1 Hit Song

The Happy Organ
Dave Baby Cortez

UK #1 Song

A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
Elvis Presley

#1 R&B Song

Kansas City
Wilbert Harrison

Notable May 16 birthdays in the 1950s

Joan Benoit

Born May 16, 1957

Jack Morris

Born May 16, 1955

Dafydd Williams

Born May 16, 1954

Pierce Brosnan

Born May 16, 1953

Jonathan Richman

Born May 16, 1951

Ray Condo

Born May 16, 1950