The #1 song on May 12, 1983

Beat It By Michael Jackson

Other #1 songs on May 12, 1983

UK #1 Song

TRUE
Spandau Ballet

#1 R&B Song

Candy Girl
New Edition

#1 Country Song

Whatever Happened to Old-Fashioned Love
B. J. Thomas

#1 Dance Track

Let's Dance
David Bowie

Notable May 12 birthdays in the 1980s

Lance Lynn

Born May 12, 1987

Emily VanCamp

Born May 12, 1986

Rami Malek

Born May 12, 1981