The #1 R&B song on May 20, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on May 20, 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 20 birthdays in the 1950s

Susan Cowsill

Born May 20, 1959
Ron Reagan

Born May 20, 1958
Douglas Preston

Born May 20, 1956
Steve George

Born May 20, 1955
David Paterson

Born May 20, 1954
Thomas Akers

Born May 20, 1951
Andy Johns

Born May 20, 1950