The #1 R&B song on June 1, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on June 1, 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 June 1 birthdays in the 1950s

Jesse Johnson
Guitarist
Born June 01, 1960

Misty Rowe
TV Actress
Born June 01, 1950

Alan Wilder
Drummer
Born June 01, 1959

Bruce Hardy
Football Player
Born June 01, 1956

Henry Boucha
Hockey Player
Born June 01, 1951

Brynne Chandler
Screenwriter
Born June 01, 1958