The #1 song on May 1, 1953

The Doggie in the Window By Patti Page

Other #1 songs on May 1, 1953

UK #1 Song

I Believe
Frankie Laine

#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

John Deeks
Game Show Host
Born May 01, 1951

Steve Cauthen
Horse Jockey
Born May 01, 1960

Ray Parker Jr.
Pop Singer
Born May 01, 1954

Nick Stellino
Chef
Born May 01, 1958

Danny McGrain
Soccer Player
Born May 01, 1950

Paul Chaplin
Comedian
Born May 01, 1956

Mark Whitacre
Entrepreneur
Born May 01, 1957