The #1 R&B song on May 2, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on May 2, 1953

#1 Hit Song

The Doggie in the Window
Patti Page

UK #1 Song

I Believe
Frankie Laine

#1 Country Song

Your Cheatin' Heart
Hank Williams

Notable May 2 birthdays in the 1950s

Régis Labeaume

Born May 02, 1956

Elliot Goldenthal

Born May 02, 1954

Christine Baranski

Born May 02, 1952

Lou Gramm

Born May 02, 1950