The #1 country song on May 16, 1944

So Long Pal By Al Dexter

Other #1 songs on May 16, 1944

#1 Hit Song

I Love You
Bing Crosby

#1 R&B Song

Straighten Up and Fly Right
King Cole Trio

Notable May 16 birthdays in the 1940s

Nicky Chinn
Songwriter
Born May 16, 1945

Robert Fripp
Guitarist
Born May 16, 1946

Adrian Legg
Guitarist
Born May 16, 1948

Jon Jost
Director
Born May 16, 1943

Bruce Coville
Children's Author
Born May 16, 1950

Bill Smitrovich
Movie Actor
Born May 16, 1947

Rick Reuschel
Baseball Player
Born May 16, 1949