The #1 R&B song on April 15, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on April 15, 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 15 birthdays in the 1950s

Kevin Lowe

Born April 15, 1959

Keith Acton

Born April 15, 1958

Evelyn Ashford

Born April 15, 1957

Michael Cooper

Born April 15, 1956

Avital Ronell

Born April 15, 1952

Heloise

Born April 15, 1951

Amy Wright

Born April 15, 1950