The #1 song on May 5, 1953

The Doggie in the Window By Patti Page

Other #1 songs on May 5, 1953

UK #1 Song

I Believe
Frankie Laine

#1 R&B Song

Hound Dog
Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

#1 Country Song

No Help Wanted
The Carlisles

Notable May 5 birthdays in the 1950s

Brian Souter
Entrepreneur
Born May 05, 1954

Lisa Eilbacher
TV Actress
Born May 05, 1956

Douglas Wheelock
Astronaut
Born May 05, 1960

Cyprien Katsaris
Pianist
Born May 05, 1951

Brian Phelps
Radio Host
Born May 05, 1959

Googoosh
Pop Singer
Born May 05, 1950

Melinda Culea
TV Actress
Born May 05, 1955

Richard E Grant
Movie Actor
Born May 05, 1957