The #1 country song on May 1, 1953

Your Cheatin' Heart By Hank Williams

Other #1 songs on May 1, 1953

#1 Hit Song

The Doggie in the Window
Patti Page

UK #1 Song

I Believe
Frankie Laine

#1 R&B Song

Hound Dog
Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Notable May 1 birthdays in the 1950s

Jorge Muniz
World Music Singer
Born May 01, 1960
Paul Chaplin
Comedian
Born May 01, 1956
John Deeks
Game Show Host
Born May 01, 1951
Aziz Salihu
Boxer
Born May 01, 1954
Dann Florek
TV Actor
Born May 01, 1950
Martin O'Donnell
Composer
Born May 01, 1955
Nick Stellino
Chef
Born May 01, 1958
Mark Whitacre
Entrepreneur
Born May 01, 1957