The #1 R&B song on May 19, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on May 19, 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 19 birthdays in the 1950s

Harry Perry
Guitarist
Born May 19, 1951

Martyn Ware
Music Producer
Born May 19, 1956

Bill Laimbeer
Basketball Player
Born May 19, 1957

Geoff Stradling
Pianist
Born May 19, 1955

Ed Decter
Screenwriter
Born May 19, 1959

Phil Rudd
Drummer
Born May 19, 1954

Romeo Challenger
Drummer
Born May 19, 1950