The #1 song in the UK on May 16, 1953

I Believe By Frankie Laine

Other #1 songs on May 16, 1953

#1 Hit Song

The Song from Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart)
Percy Faith

#1 R&B Song

Hound Dog
Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

#1 Country Song

No Help Wanted
The Carlisles

Notable May 16 birthdays in the 1950s

Mitch Webster

Born May 16, 1959
Joan Benoit

Born May 16, 1957
Jack Morris

Born May 16, 1955
Dafydd Williams

Born May 16, 1954
Jonathan Richman

Born May 16, 1951
Ray Condo

Born May 16, 1950