The #1 R&B song on May 19, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on May 19, 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 19 birthdays in the 1950s

Bill Laimbeer

Born May 19, 1957

James Gosling

Born May 19, 1955

Rick Cerone

Born May 19, 1954

Joey Ramone

Born May 19, 1951