The #1 R&B song on April 12, 1956

Why Do Fools Fall in Love By The Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon

Other #1 songs on April 12, 1956

#1 Hit Song

The Poor People of Paris
Les Baxter

UK #1 Song

The Poor People of Paris
Winifred Atwell

#1 Country Song

Blue Suede Shoes
Carl Perkins

Notable April 12 birthdays in the 1950s

Louise Fili
Graphic Designer
Born April 12, 1951

Jon Krakauer
Non-Fiction Author
Born April 12, 1954

J Alexander
Model
Born April 12, 1958

Flavio Briatore
Entrepreneur
Born April 12, 1950

Vince Gill
Country Singer
Born April 12, 1957

Joe Leon
Movie Actor
Born April 12, 1953

Gary Soto
Poet
Born April 12, 1952