The #1 R&B song on May 26, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on May 26, 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 26 birthdays in the 1950s

Ronnie Black

Born May 26, 1958

François Legault

Born May 26, 1957

Denis Lebel

Born May 26, 1954

Sally Ride

Born May 26, 1951