The #1 R&B song on April 23, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on April 23, 1953

#1 Hit Song

The Doggie in the Window
Patti Page

UK #1 Song

I Believe
Frankie Laine

#1 Country Song

Kaw-Liga
Hank Williams

Notable April 23 birthdays in the 1950s

Ryan Walter

Born April 23, 1958
Jan Hooks

Born April 23, 1957
Michael Moore

Born April 23, 1954
Narada Michael Walden

Born April 23, 1952
Martin Bayerle

Born April 23, 1951