The #1 country song on May 23, 1959

The Battle of New Orleans By Johnny Horton

Other #1 songs on May 23, 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 23 birthdays in the 1950s

Mitch Albom

Born May 23, 1958

Buck Showalter

Born May 23, 1956

Marvelous Marvin Hagler

Born May 23, 1954