The #1 R&B song on April 13, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on April 13, 1953

#1 Hit Song

The Doggie in the Window
Patti Page

UK #1 Song

(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
Lita Roza

#1 Country Song

Kaw-Liga
Hank Williams

Notable April 13 birthdays in the 1950s

Glen Keane
Animator
Born April 13, 1954
Sam Bush
Guitarist
Born April 13, 1952
Lupe Pintor
Boxer
Born April 13, 1955
Saundra Santiago
TV Actress
Born April 13, 1957
Joachim Streich
Soccer Player
Born April 13, 1951
Rudi Voller
Soccer Player
Born April 13, 1960
Jodie Markell
Movie Actress
Born April 13, 1959
William Sadler
Movie Actor
Born April 13, 1950