The #1 country song on May 26, 1959

The Battle of New Orleans By Johnny Horton

Other #1 songs on May 26, 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 26 birthdays in the 1950s

Ronnie Black

Born May 26, 1958

François Legault

Born May 26, 1957

Denis Lebel

Born May 26, 1954

Kay Hagan

Born May 26, 1953

Sally Ride

Born May 26, 1951