The #1 R&B song on May 22, 1959

Kansas City By Wilbert Harrison

Other #1 songs on May 22, 1959

#1 Hit Song

Kansas City
Wilbert Harrison

UK #1 Song

A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
Elvis Presley

#1 Country Song

The Battle of New Orleans
Johnny Horton

Notable May 22 birthdays in the 1950s

Gary Sweet
Movie Actor
Born May 22, 1957

Iva Davies
Pop Singer
Born May 22, 1955

Hideaki Anno
Director
Born May 22, 1960

John Sisko
Sculptor
Born May 22, 1958

Jimmy Riley
Reggae Singer
Born May 22, 1954

Bernie Taupin
Rock Singer
Born May 22, 1950

Al Corley
TV Actor
Born May 22, 1956