The #1 song on October 12, 1981

Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) By Christopher Cross

Other #1 songs on October 12, 1981

UK #1 Song

It's My Party
Dave Stewart and Barbara Gaskin

#1 R&B Song

When She Was My Girl
The Four Tops

#1 Country Song

Step by Step
Eddie Rabbitt

#1 Dance Track

Do You Love Me/ The Genie
Patti Austin

Notable October 12 birthdays in the 1980s

Sam Whitelock
Rugby Player
Born October 12, 1988
Tara Rice
Movie Actress
Born October 12, 1982
Carl Soderberg
Hockey Player
Born October 12, 1985
Paulo Henrique Ganso
Soccer Player
Born October 12, 1989
Joshua Kane
Fashion Designer
Born October 12, 1984
Marcus T. Paulk
TV Actor
Born October 12, 1986
Daniil Simkin
Dancer
Born October 12, 1987