The #1 R&B song on April 13, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on April 13, 1953

#1 Hit Song

The Doggie in the Window
Patti Page

UK #1 Song

(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
Lita Roza

#1 Country Song

Kaw-Liga
Hank Williams

Notable April 13 birthdays in the 1950s

Steve Camp

Born April 13, 1955

Gabrielle Gourdeau

Born April 13, 1952

Peabo Bryson

Born April 13, 1951

Ron Perlman

Born April 13, 1950