The #1 song on May 23, 1951

How High the Moon By Les Paul and Mary Ford

Other #1 songs on May 23, 1951

#1 R&B Song

Black Night
Charles Brown

#1 Country Song

Kentucky Waltz
Eddy Arnold

Notable May 23 birthdays in the 1950s

Leee John
Soul Singer
Born May 23, 1957

Patricia McCormick
Journalist
Born May 23, 1956

Drew Carey
Game Show Host
Born May 23, 1958

Ryuta Kawashima
Neurologist
Born May 23, 1959

Farida Khelfa
Movie Actress
Born May 23, 1950

Deborah Adair
Soap Opera Actress
Born May 23, 1952

Michel Roux Jr.
Chef
Born May 23, 1960

Dean Friedman
Pop Singer
Born May 23, 1955

Doyle Dykes
Guitarist
Born May 23, 1954