The #1 country song on July 16, 1944

Straighten Up and Fly Right By The King Cole Trio

Other #1 songs on July 16, 1944

#1 Hit Song

I'll Be Seeing You
Bing Crosby

#1 R&B Song

G.I. Jive
Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five

Notable July 16 birthdays in the 1940s

Margaret Court
Tennis Player
Born July 16, 1942

Ron Yary
Football Player
Born July 16, 1946

Lars Lagerback
Soccer Coach
Born July 16, 1948

Victor Sloan
Photographer
Born July 16, 1945

Jimmy Johnson
Football Coach
Born July 16, 1943

Robert Lieberman
Director
Born July 16, 1947

Billie Lawless
Sculptor
Born July 16, 1950