The #1 country song on January 12, 1951

Shotgun Boogie By Tennessee Ernie

Other #1 songs on January 12, 1951

#1 Hit Song

The Tennessee Waltz
Patti Page

#1 R&B Song

Bad, Bad Whiskey
Amos Milburn

Notable January 12 birthdays in the 1950s

Mary Harron
Director
Born January 12, 1953

Christiane Amanpour
Journalist
Born January 12, 1958

Phil Perry
R&B Singer
Born January 12, 1952

Greg X. Volz
Rock Singer
Born January 12, 1950

Howard Stern
Radio Host
Born January 12, 1954

Brian Blair
Wrestler
Born January 12, 1957