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

You're the One That I Want By John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John

Other #1 songs on August 12, 1978

#1 Hit Song

Three Times a Lady
Commodores

#1 R&B Song

Three Times a Lady
The Commodores

#1 Country Song

You Don't Love Me Anymore
Eddie Rabbitt

#1 Dance Track

Hot Shot
Karen Young

Notable August 12 birthdays in the 1970s

D. J. Houlton

Born August 12, 1979
Plaxico Burress

Born August 12, 1977
Antoine Walker

Born August 12, 1976
Casey Affleck

Born August 12, 1975
Matt Clement

Born August 12, 1974
Jonathan Coachman

Born August 12, 1973
Del the Funky Homosapien

Born August 12, 1972
Michael Ian Black

Born August 12, 1971