The #1 country song on May 12, 1959

White Lightning By George Jones

Other #1 songs on May 12, 1959

#1 Hit Song

The Happy Organ
Dave Baby Cortez

UK #1 Song

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

#1 R&B Song

Kansas City
Wilbert Harrison

Notable May 12 birthdays in the 1950s

Kix Brooks
Country Singer
Born May 12, 1955
Ronnie Foster
Music Producer
Born May 12, 1950
Lou Whitaker
Baseball Player
Born May 12, 1957
George Karl
Basketball Coach
Born May 12, 1951
Guy Davis
Guitarist
Born May 12, 1952
Rafael Yglesias
Screenwriter
Born May 12, 1954
Tony Oliver
Voice Actor
Born May 12, 1958
Yannick Noah
Tennis Player
Born May 12, 1960
Zenón Franco
Chess Player
Born May 12, 1956