The #1 country song on May 26, 1952

The Wild Side of Life By Hank Thompson

Other #1 songs on May 26, 1952

#1 Hit Song

Wheel of Fortune
Kay Starr

#1 R&B Song

5–10–15 Hours
Ruth Brown

Notable May 26 birthdays in the 1950s

Anne Mitchell
Teacher
Born May 26, 1950

Muhammed Faris
Astronaut
Born May 26, 1951

Marian Gold
Pop Singer
Born May 26, 1954

Masaharu Morimoto
Chef
Born May 26, 1955

Howard Goodall
Composer
Born May 26, 1958

Barbara Stock
TV Actress
Born May 26, 1956

Kevin Gage
Movie Actor
Born May 26, 1959

David Torn
Guitarist
Born May 26, 1953

Doug Hutchison
TV Actor
Born May 26, 1960