The #1 song on April 12, 1956

The Poor People of Paris By Les Baxter

Other #1 songs on April 12, 1956

UK #1 Song

The Poor People of Paris
Winifred Atwell

#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

Joe Leon
Movie Actor
Born April 12, 1953

Marvin Johnson
Boxer
Born April 12, 1954

Elias Zerhouni
Doctor
Born April 12, 1951

Emily Mann
Director
Born April 12, 1952

Ron MacLean
TV Show Host
Born April 12, 1960

Jan Pearson
Soap Opera Actress
Born April 12, 1959

J Alexander
Model
Born April 12, 1958

Suzzanne Douglas
TV Actress
Born April 12, 1957