The #1 R&B song on May 17, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on May 17, 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 17 birthdays in the 1950s

Paul Whitehouse
Comedian
Born May 17, 1958

Antonio Serrano
Director
Born May 17, 1955

Jean-Marie Bigard
Comedian
Born May 17, 1954

Sugar Ray Leonard
Boxer
Born May 17, 1956

Simon Fuller
Entrepreneur
Born May 17, 1960

Norv Turner
Football Coach
Born May 17, 1952

Pankaj Udhas
World Music Singer
Born May 17, 1951