The #1 R&B song on May 23, 1959

Kansas City By Wilbert Harrison

Other #1 songs on May 23, 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 23 birthdays in the 1950s

Marvin Hagler
Boxer
Born May 23, 1954
Dean Friedman
Pop Singer
Born May 23, 1955
Drew Carey
Game Show Host
Born May 23, 1958
Leee John
Soul Singer
Born May 23, 1957
Linden Ashby
Movie Actor
Born May 23, 1960
Martin Parr
Photographer
Born May 23, 1952