The #1 song on June 12, 1959

The Battle of New Orleans By Johnny Horton

Other #1 songs on June 12, 1959

UK #1 Song

A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
Elvis Presley

#1 R&B Song

Kansas City
Wilbert Harrison

#1 Country Song

The Battle of New Orleans
Johnny Horton

Notable June 12 birthdays in the 1950s

Steve Crabtree
News Anchor
Born June 12, 1955
Patricia Maldonado
Screenwriter
Born June 12, 1956
Ella Joyce
Stage Actress
Born June 12, 1954
Junior Brown
Country Singer
Born June 12, 1952
Gary Farmer
Movie Actor
Born June 12, 1953
Meredith Brooks
Rock Singer
Born June 12, 1958
Mark Calcavecchia
Golfer
Born June 12, 1960
Timothy Busfield
TV Actor
Born June 12, 1957
Sonia Manzano
TV Actress
Born June 12, 1950