The #1 R&B song on May 24, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on May 24, 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 24 birthdays in the 1950s

Larry Blackmon
Funk Singer
Born May 24, 1952

Doug Jones
Movie Actor
Born May 24, 1960

John Harrington
Hockey Player
Born May 24, 1957

Allison Durbin
Pop Singer
Born May 24, 1950

Sean Kelly
Cyclist
Born May 24, 1956

John JB Wilson
Journalist
Born May 24, 1954