The #1 country song on May 12, 1955

In the Jailhouse Now By Webb Pierce

Other #1 songs on May 12, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Perez Prado

UK #1 Song

Stranger in Paradise
Tony Bennett

#1 R&B Song

My Babe
Little Walter

Notable May 12 birthdays in the 1950s

Beth Maitland
Soap Opera Actress
Born May 12, 1958

Mark Beech
Non-Fiction Author
Born May 12, 1959

Guy Davis
Guitarist
Born May 12, 1952

Greg Phillinganes
Pianist
Born May 12, 1956

George Karl
Basketball Coach
Born May 12, 1951

Rafael Yglesias
Screenwriter
Born May 12, 1954

Carolyn Haines
Novelist
Born May 12, 1953

Yannick Noah
Tennis Player
Born May 12, 1960

Ronnie Foster
Music Producer
Born May 12, 1950