The #1 country song on August 12, 1952

The Wild Side of Life By Hank Thompson

Other #1 songs on August 12, 1952

#1 Hit Song

Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart
Vera Lynn

#1 R&B Song

Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Lloyd Price

Notable August 12 birthdays in the 1950s

Sam J. Jones
Movie Actor
Born August 12, 1954

Dottie Peoples
Jazz Singer
Born August 12, 1950

Bruce Greenwood
TV Actor
Born August 12, 1956

Isaach De Bankole
Movie Actor
Born August 12, 1957

Terry Taylor
Wrestler
Born August 12, 1955

Scott Gaylord
Race Car Driver
Born August 12, 1958

Lynette Woodard
Basketball Player
Born August 12, 1959