Other #1 songs on July 16, 1953
Across genres and charts

#1 country song

It's Been So Long

Webb Pierce

#1 R&B song

Help Me Somebody

The "5" Royales

#1 song in the UK

I Believe

Frankie Laine

Notable July 16 Birthdays
Born in the 1950s

Gary Indiana

Writer, Playwright and Poet

Born July 16, 1950

Jean-Luc Mongrain

Journalist, Television Host and News Anchor

Born July 16, 1951

Stewart Copeland

Drummer and Composer

Born July 16, 1952

Douglas J. Feith

Political Official

Born July 16, 1953

Susan Wheeler

Poet

Born July 16, 1955

Tony Kushner

Playwright and Screenwriter

Born July 16, 1956

Faye Grant

Actress

Born July 16, 1957

Mick Cornett

Journalist

Born July 16, 1958

Pierre Paradis

Politician

Born July 16, 1950