The #1 country song on May 19, 1959

The Battle of New Orleans By Johnny Horton

Other #1 songs on May 19, 1959

#1 Hit Song

Kansas City
Wilbert Harrison

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 19 birthdays in the 1950s

Bill Laimbeer

Born May 19, 1957

James Gosling

Born May 19, 1955

Rick Cerone

Born May 19, 1954

Joey Ramone

Born May 19, 1951