The #1 song in the UK on May 1, 1953

I Believe By Frankie Laine

Other #1 songs on May 1, 1953

#1 Hit Song

The Doggie in the Window
Patti Page

#1 R&B Song

Hound Dog
Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

#1 Country Song

Your Cheatin' Heart
Hank Williams

Notable May 1 birthdays in the 1950s

Martin O'Donnell
Composer
Born May 01, 1955

John Deeks
Game Show Host
Born May 01, 1951

Danny McGrain
Soccer Player
Born May 01, 1950

Nick Stellino
Chef
Born May 01, 1958

Ray Parker Jr.
Pop Singer
Born May 01, 1954

Mark Whitacre
Entrepreneur
Born May 01, 1957

Jorge Muniz
World Music Singer
Born May 01, 1960

Paul Chaplin
Comedian
Born May 01, 1956