The #1 R&B song on May 21, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on May 21, 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 21 birthdays in the 1950s

Kent Hrbek
Baseball Player
Born May 21, 1960

Bob Gale
Screenwriter
Born May 21, 1951

Dave Wannstedt
Football Coach
Born May 21, 1952

Rebecca Jones
Soap Opera Actress
Born May 21, 1957

Marc Ribot
Guitarist
Born May 21, 1954

Milly Quezada
World Music Singer
Born May 21, 1955