The #1 song on June 5, 1959

The Battle of New Orleans By Johnny Horton

Other #1 songs on June 5, 1959

UK #1 Song

A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
Elvis Presley

#1 R&B Song

Kansas City
Wilbert Harrison

#1 Country Song

The Battle of New Orleans
Johnny Horton

Notable June 5 birthdays in the 1950s

Steven Meisel
Photographer
Born June 05, 1954
Bonifacio Avila
Boxer
Born June 05, 1950
Kenny G
Saxophonist
Born June 05, 1956
Mark Harelik
TV Actor
Born June 05, 1951
David Emanuel Hoffman
Non-Fiction Author
Born June 05, 1953
Butch Miller
Race Car Driver
Born June 05, 1952