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

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

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

Beverly Jo Scott

Born May 15, 1959

Jason Graae

Born May 15, 1958

Meg Gardiner

Born May 15, 1957

Dan Patrick

Born May 15, 1956

Diana Liverman

Born May 15, 1954

Chazz Palminteri

Born May 15, 1952

Dennis Frederiksen

Born May 15, 1951