The #1 R&B song on May 31, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on May 31, 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

Mexican Joe
Jim Reeves

Notable May 31 birthdays in the 1950s

Jim Craig

Born May 31, 1957

Susie Essman

Born May 31, 1955

Vicki Sue Robinson

Born May 31, 1954

Gregory Harrison

Born May 31, 1950