The #1 R&B song on April 12, 1953

Hound Dog By Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Other #1 songs on April 12, 1953

#1 Hit Song

The Doggie in the Window
Patti Page

UK #1 Song

(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
Lita Roza

#1 Country Song

Kaw-Liga
Hank Williams

Notable April 12 birthdays in the 1950s

Vince Gill

Born April 12, 1957
Andy Garcia

Born April 12, 1956
Pat Travers

Born April 12, 1954
Reuben Gant

Born April 12, 1952
Tom Noonan

Born April 12, 1951
David Cassidy

Born April 12, 1950