The #1 song on January 12, 1972

American Pie By Don McLean

Other #1 songs on January 12, 1972

UK #1 Song

I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
The New Seekers

#1 R&B Song

Let's Stay Together
Al Green

#1 Country Song

Carolyn
Merle Haggard

Notable January 12 birthdays in the 1970s

Jason Freese
Saxophonist
Born January 12, 1975

Jenny Ryan
TV Actress
Born January 12, 1971

Marian Hossa
Hockey Player
Born January 12, 1979

DJ Maxwell
DJ
Born January 12, 1974

Zack de la Rocha
Rapper
Born January 12, 1970

Dan Haseltine
Folk Singer
Born January 12, 1973