The #1 R&B song on May 26, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on May 26, 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 26 birthdays in the 1950s

Howard Goodall
Composer
Born May 26, 1958

Kevin Gage
Movie Actor
Born May 26, 1959

David Meece
Rock Singer
Born May 26, 1952

Doug Hutchison
TV Actor
Born May 26, 1960

David Ignatius
Novelist
Born May 26, 1950

Lisa Niemi
Dancer
Born May 26, 1956

Masaharu Morimoto
Chef
Born May 26, 1955

Marian Gold
Pop Singer
Born May 26, 1954