The #1 song on May 1, 1953

The Doggie in the Window By Patti Page

Other #1 songs on May 1, 1953

UK #1 Song

I Believe
Frankie Laine

#1 R&B Song

Hound Dog
Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

#1 Country Song

Your Cheatin' Heart
Hank Williams

Notable May 1 birthdays in the 1950s

Martin O'Donnell

Born May 01, 1955

Ray Parker Jr.

Born May 01, 1954

Sally Mann

Born May 01, 1951