Other #1 songs on January 3, 1953
Across genres and charts

Jambalaya (On the Bayou) by Hank Williams

#1 country song

Jambalaya (On the Bayou)

Hank Williams

I Don't Know by Willie Mabon and his Combo

#1 R&B song

I Don't Know

Willie Mabon and his Combo

Here in My Heart by Al Martino

#1 song in the UK

Here in My Heart

Al Martino

Notable January 3 Birthdays
Born in the 1950s

Victoria Principal

Actress

Born January 3, 1950

Jim Ross

Professional Wrestling Commentator

Born January 3, 1952

Mel Gibson

Actor and Filmmaker

Born January 3, 1956

Linda Steiner

Professor and Journalist

Born January 3, 1950