The #1 R&B song on June 5, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on June 5, 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 June 5 birthdays in the 1950s

Kenny G

Born June 05, 1956

Nancy Stafford

Born June 05, 1954

Pierre Bruneau

Born June 05, 1952

Suze Orman

Born June 05, 1951

Ronnie Dyson

Born June 05, 1950