The #1 R&B song on May 31, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on May 31, 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

Mexican Joe
Jim Reeves

Notable May 31 birthdays in the 1950s

Kurt Kelly
Voice Actor
Born May 31, 1959

Jim Craig
Hockey Player
Born May 31, 1957

Thomas Mavros
Soccer Player
Born May 31, 1954

Ben de Lisi
Fashion Designer
Born May 31, 1955

Gregory Harrison
TV Actor
Born May 31, 1950

Jack Gilpin
TV Actor
Born May 31, 1951

Robert Berlinger
Director
Born May 31, 1958