The #1 R&B song on June 6, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on June 6, 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 6 birthdays in the 1950s

Harvey Fierstein
Stage Actor
Born June 06, 1954
Colin Quinn
Comedian
Born June 06, 1959
Mike Zimmer
Football Coach
Born June 06, 1956
Lola Forner
Movie Actress
Born June 06, 1960
Sandra Bernhard
Comedian
Born June 06, 1955
Steve Fireovid
Baseball Player
Born June 06, 1957