The #1 R&B song on May 22, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on May 22, 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 22 birthdays in the 1950s

Jimmy Riley
Reggae Singer
Born May 22, 1954

David Blatt
Basketball Coach
Born May 22, 1959

Hideaki Anno
Director
Born May 22, 1960

Gary Sweet
Movie Actor
Born May 22, 1957

Al Corley
TV Actor
Born May 22, 1956

Thomas Schlamme
Director
Born May 22, 1950

John Sisko
Sculptor
Born May 22, 1958