The #1 song on May 12, 1983

Beat It By Michael Jackson

Other #1 songs on May 12, 1983

UK #1 Song

TRUE
Spandau Ballet

#1 R&B Song

Candy Girl
New Edition

#1 Country Song

Whatever Happened to Old-Fashioned Love
B. J. Thomas

#1 Dance Track

Let's Dance
David Bowie

Notable May 12 birthdays in the 1980s

Ben Westbeech
DJ
Born May 12, 1981

Adaa Khan
Soap Opera Actress
Born May 12, 1989

Ranjha Vikram Singh
Movie Actor
Born May 12, 1982

Caitlin McHugh
TV Actress
Born May 12, 1986

Ellie Papageli
Model
Born May 12, 1988