The #1 song in the UK on May 12, 1978

Rivers of Babylon By Boney M.

Other #1 songs on May 12, 1978

#1 Hit Song

If I Can't Have You
Yvonne Elliman

#1 R&B Song

Take Me to the Next Phase (Part 1)
The Isley Brothers

#1 Country Song

It's All Wrong, But It's All Right
Dolly Parton

#1 Dance Track

If My Friends Could See Me Now
Linda Clifford

Notable May 12 birthdays in the 1970s

Steve Smith Sr.

Born May 12, 1979
Rhea Seehorn

Born May 12, 1972
Jim Furyk

Born May 12, 1970