The #1 R&B song on May 12, 1946

Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop By Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra

Other #1 songs on May 12, 1946

#1 Hit Song

Prisoner of Love
Perry Como

#1 Country Song

Guitar Polka
Al Dexter

Notable May 12 birthdays in the 1940s

Steve Winwood
Pop Singer
Born May 12, 1948

Billy Swan
Country Singer
Born May 12, 1942

Ronnie Foster
Music Producer
Born May 12, 1950

Anthony Newman
Pianist
Born May 12, 1941

Nicky Henson
Movie Actor
Born May 12, 1945

Linda Dano
Soap Opera Actress
Born May 12, 1943

Pepper Jay
TV Producer
Born May 12, 1949