The #1 R&B song on May 21, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on May 21, 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 21 birthdays in the 1950s

Nick Cassavetes

Born May 21, 1959
Muffy Calder

Born May 21, 1958
James Bailey

Born May 21, 1957
Stan Lynch

Born May 21, 1955
Marc Ribot

Born May 21, 1954
Mr. T

Born May 21, 1952
Al Franken

Born May 21, 1951