The #1 country song on May 12, 1959

White Lightning By George Jones

Other #1 songs on May 12, 1959

#1 Hit Song

The Happy Organ
Dave Baby Cortez

UK #1 Song

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

#1 R&B Song

Kansas City
Wilbert Harrison

Notable May 12 birthdays in the 1950s

Lou Whitaker

Born May 12, 1957

George Karl

Born May 12, 1951

Bruce Boxleitner

Born May 12, 1950