The #1 country song on January 16, 1944

Pistol Packin' Mama By Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters

Other #1 songs on January 16, 1944

#1 Hit Song

Paper Doll
Mills Brothers

#1 R&B Song

G.I. Jive
Johnny Mercer with Paul Weston and his Orchestra

Notable January 16 birthdays in the 1940s

Laura Schlessinger
Radio Host
Born January 16, 1947
Annegret Soltau
Photographer
Born January 16, 1946
Caroline Munro
Movie Actress
Born January 16, 1949
Gavin Bryars
Composer
Born January 16, 1943
Damo Suzuki
Rock Singer
Born January 16, 1950
Barbara Lynn
Blues Singer
Born January 16, 1942
John Carpenter
Director
Born January 16, 1948