The #1 song in the UK on April 12, 1956

The Poor People of Paris By Winifred Atwell

Other #1 songs on April 12, 1956

#1 Hit Song

The Poor People of Paris
Les Baxter

#1 R&B Song

Why Do Fools Fall in Love
The Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon

#1 Country Song

Blue Suede Shoes
Carl Perkins

Notable April 12 birthdays in the 1950s

Larry Huber
Screenwriter
Born April 12, 1950
Ron MacLean
TV Show Host
Born April 12, 1960
Tony James
Bassist
Born April 12, 1953
Marvin Johnson
Boxer
Born April 12, 1954
J Alexander
Model
Born April 12, 1958
Louise Fili
Graphic Designer
Born April 12, 1951
Jan Pearson
Soap Opera Actress
Born April 12, 1959
Vince Gill
Country Singer
Born April 12, 1957
Gary Soto
Poet
Born April 12, 1952