The #1 song in the UK on August 12, 1973

I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am!) By Gary Glitter

Other #1 songs on August 12, 1973

#1 Hit Song

Touch Me in the Morning
Diana Ross

#1 R&B Song

Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye

#1 Country Song

Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man
Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty

Notable August 12 birthdays in the 1970s

Dean Brody
Country Singer
Born August 12, 1975
Kirsten Smith
Screenwriter
Born August 12, 1970
Edward Stephenson
Guitarist
Born August 12, 1976
Maggie Lawson
TV Actress
Born August 12, 1980
Pete Sampras
Tennis Player
Born August 12, 1971
Natalie Mendoza
TV Actress
Born August 12, 1978
Ian Hutchinson
Motorcycle Racer
Born August 12, 1979
Aron Wiesenfeld
Painter
Born August 12, 1972
Roland Sands
Motorcycle Racer
Born August 12, 1974