The #1 country song on August 23, 1944

Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby By Louis Jordan

Other #1 songs on August 23, 1944

#1 Hit Song

Swinging on a Star
Bing Crosby

#1 R&B Song

G.I. Jive
Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five

Notable August 23 birthdays in the 1940s

Shelley Long
TV Actress
Born August 23, 1949

Cris Morena
TV Producer
Born August 23, 1950

Rex Allen Jr.
Country Singer
Born August 23, 1947

Bobby Diamond
TV Actor
Born August 23, 1943

Patricia McBride
Dancer
Born August 23, 1942

Rudy Ruettiger
Football Player
Born August 23, 1948

Tony Bill
Director
Born August 23, 1940