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

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on May 13, 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 13 birthdays in the 1950s

Fred Melamed

Born May 13, 1956

John Kasich

Born May 13, 1952

Bobby Valentine

Born May 13, 1950