The #1 song on January 12, 1951

The Tennessee Waltz By Patti Page

Other #1 songs on January 12, 1951

#1 R&B Song

Bad, Bad Whiskey
Amos Milburn

#1 Country Song

Shotgun Boogie
Tennessee Ernie

Notable January 12 birthdays in the 1950s

B. Brian Blair

Born January 12, 1959
Curt Fraser

Born January 12, 1958
John Lasseter

Born January 12, 1957
Tom Ardolino

Born January 12, 1955
Howard Stern

Born January 12, 1954
Mary Harron

Born January 12, 1953
Walter Mosley

Born January 12, 1952
Randy Jones

Born January 12, 1950