The #1 R&B song on May 25, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on May 25, 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 25 birthdays in the 1950s

Anthea Turner
TV Show Host
Born May 25, 1960
Patti D'Arbanville
TV Actress
Born May 25, 1951
Bobby Slayton
Comedian
Born May 25, 1955
Alastair Campbell
Journalist
Born May 25, 1957
Jamie Foreman
TV Actor
Born May 25, 1958
Linda Maclennan
TV Show Host
Born May 25, 1956