The #1 country song on May 20, 1959

The Battle of New Orleans By Johnny Horton

Other #1 songs on May 20, 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 20 birthdays in the 1950s

Dean Butler
TV Actor
Born May 20, 1956

Cindy Hensley McCain
Political Wife
Born May 20, 1954

Alan Zweibel
TV Producer
Born May 20, 1950

Tony Goldwyn
TV Actor
Born May 20, 1960

Thomas Akers
Astronaut
Born May 20, 1951

Roger Milla
Soccer Player
Born May 20, 1952

Matt McCoy
Movie Actor
Born May 20, 1958