The #1 country song on May 23, 1959

The Battle of New Orleans By Johnny Horton

Other #1 songs on May 23, 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 23 birthdays in the 1950s

Deborah Adair
Soap Opera Actress
Born May 23, 1952
Mitch Albom
Novelist
Born May 23, 1958
Caroline Castigliano
Fashion Designer
Born May 23, 1960
Hasan Adan Samatar
World Music Singer
Born May 23, 1953
Richard Blade
DJ
Born May 23, 1956
Dean Friedman
Pop Singer
Born May 23, 1955
Marvin Hagler
Boxer
Born May 23, 1954