The #1 R&B song on May 12, 1944

Straighten Up and Fly Right By King Cole Trio

Other #1 songs on May 12, 1944

#1 Hit Song

I Love You
Bing Crosby

#1 Country Song

So Long Pal
Al Dexter

Notable May 12 birthdays in the 1940s

Gabriel Byrne
Movie Actor
Born May 12, 1950

Steve Winwood
Pop Singer
Born May 12, 1948

Anthony Newman
Pianist
Born May 12, 1941

Linda Dano
Soap Opera Actress
Born May 12, 1943

Nicky Henson
Movie Actor
Born May 12, 1945

Pepper Jay
TV Producer
Born May 12, 1949