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

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

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

Glenn Gregory
Pop Singer
Born May 16, 1958

Hazel O'Connor
Pop Singer
Born May 16, 1955

Peter Onorati
TV Actor
Born May 16, 1954

Bob Suter
Hockey Player
Born May 16, 1957

Rita Rusic
Film Producer
Born May 16, 1960

Mare Winningham
Movie Actress
Born May 16, 1959

Bruce Coville
Children's Author
Born May 16, 1950

Christian Lacroix
Fashion Designer
Born May 16, 1951