The #1 R&B song on April 15, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on April 15, 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 15 birthdays in the 1950s

Pedro Delgado
Cyclist
Born April 15, 1960

Oz Almog
Painter
Born April 15, 1956

Doug Hinds
Runner
Born April 15, 1958

Marsha Ivins
Astronaut
Born April 15, 1951

Evelyn Ashford
Runner
Born April 15, 1957

Emma Thompson
Movie Actress
Born April 15, 1959

Amy Wright
Movie Actress
Born April 15, 1950