The #1 R&B song on June 2, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on June 2, 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 2 birthdays in the 1950s

Tony Hadley
Pop Singer
Born June 02, 1960

Steve Kinser
Race Car Driver
Born June 02, 1954

Brian Regan
Comedian
Born June 02, 1957

Rineke Dijkstra
Photographer
Born June 02, 1959

Dana Carvey
Movie Actor
Born June 02, 1955

Mark Polansky
Astronaut
Born June 02, 1956

Mike Binder
Director
Born June 02, 1958

Joanna Gleason
Stage Actress
Born June 02, 1950