The #1 R&B song on April 16, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on April 16, 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 16 birthdays in the 1950s

Rafael Benitez
Soccer Player
Born April 16, 1960
Bjorgvin Halldorsson
Pop Singer
Born April 16, 1951
Billy West
Voice Actor
Born April 16, 1952
Gary Hershorn
Photographer
Born April 16, 1958
Emmanuel
World Music Singer
Born April 16, 1955
Ellen Barkin
Movie Actress
Born April 16, 1954