The #1 country song on May 24, 1959

The Battle of New Orleans By Johnny Horton

Other #1 songs on May 24, 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 24 birthdays in the 1950s

Chip Ganassi

Born May 24, 1958

R. B. Bernstein

Born May 24, 1956

Rosanne Cash

Born May 24, 1955