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

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on May 13, 1953

#1 Hit Song

The Song from Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart)
Percy Faith

UK #1 Song

I Believe
Frankie Laine

#1 Country Song

No Help Wanted
The Carlisles

Notable May 13 birthdays in the 1950s

Mark Heap
TV Actor
Born May 13, 1957

Sam McKnight
Stylist
Born May 13, 1955

Frances Barber
Stage Actress
Born May 13, 1958

Denise Emerson
Cricket Player
Born May 13, 1960

Mike Martz
Football Coach
Born May 13, 1951

Richard Madeley
TV Show Host
Born May 13, 1956

Johnny Logan
Pop Singer
Born May 13, 1954

Stevie Wonder
R&B Singer
Born May 13, 1950

Mary Walsh
Comedian
Born May 13, 1952