The #1 song on January 12, 1972

American Pie By Don McLean

Other #1 songs on January 12, 1972

UK #1 Song

I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)
The New Seekers

#1 R&B Song

Let's Stay Together
Al Green

#1 Country Song

Carolyn
Merle Haggard

Notable January 12 birthdays in the 1970s

David Zabriskie

Born January 12, 1979
Jeremy Camp

Born January 12, 1978
Jason Freese

Born January 12, 1975
Brian Culbertson

Born January 12, 1973
Scott Burrell

Born January 12, 1971
Zack de la Rocha

Born January 12, 1970