The #1 R&B song on May 12, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on May 12, 1953

#1 Hit Song

The Song from Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart)
Percy Faith

UK #1 Song

I Believe
Frankie Laine

#1 Country Song

No Help Wanted
The Carlisles

Notable May 12 birthdays in the 1950s

Ving Rhames

Born May 12, 1959
Lou Whitaker

Born May 12, 1957
George Karl

Born May 12, 1951
Bruce Boxleitner

Born May 12, 1950