The #1 country song on May 19, 1959

The Battle of New Orleans By Johnny Horton

Other #1 songs on May 19, 1959

#1 Hit Song

Kansas City
Wilbert Harrison

UK #1 Song

A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
Elvis Presley

#1 R&B Song

Kansas City
Wilbert Harrison

Notable May 19 birthdays in the 1950s

Romeo Challenger
Drummer
Born May 19, 1950
Martyn Ware
Music Producer
Born May 19, 1956
Geoff Stradling
Pianist
Born May 19, 1955
James Reyne
Rock Singer
Born May 19, 1957
Phil Rudd
Drummer
Born May 19, 1954
Harry Perry
Guitarist
Born May 19, 1951