The #1 country song on May 22, 1959

The Battle of New Orleans By Johnny Horton

Other #1 songs on May 22, 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 22 birthdays in the 1950s

Lisa Murkowski

Born May 22, 1957

Lucie Brock-Broido

Born May 22, 1956

Barbara May Cameron

Born May 22, 1954