Other #1 songs on May 21, 1953
Across genres and charts

#1 R&B song

Hound Dog

Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

#1 song in the UK

I Believe

Frankie Laine

#1 song

The Song from Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart)

Percy Faith & his Orchestra featuring Felicia Sanders

Notable May 21 Birthdays
Born in the 1950s

Al Franken

Comedian and Politician

Born May 21, 1951

Mr. T

Actor and Former Professional Wrestler

Born May 21, 1952

Marc Ribot

Guitarist and Composer

Born May 21, 1954

Stan Lynch

Drummer

Born May 21, 1955

James Bailey

Basketball Player

Born May 21, 1957

Naeem Khan

Fashion Designer

Born May 21, 1958

Nick Cassavetes

Actor, Director, and Screenwriter

Born May 21, 1959

Judge Reinhold

Actor

Born May 21, 1957

Jefery Levy

Film and Television Director

Born May 21, 1958