The #1 country song on May 21, 1959

The Battle of New Orleans By Johnny Horton

Other #1 songs on May 21, 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 21 birthdays in the 1950s

Muffy Calder

Born May 21, 1958

James Bailey

Born May 21, 1957

Stan Lynch

Born May 21, 1955

Marc Ribot

Born May 21, 1954

Mr. T

Born May 21, 1952

Al Franken

Born May 21, 1951