The #1 country song on August 29, 1944

Soldier's Last Letter By Ernest Tubb

Other #1 songs on August 29, 1944

#1 Hit Song

Swinging on a Star
Bing Crosby

#1 R&B Song

Hamp's Boogie Woogie
Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra

Notable August 29 birthdays in the 1940s

Marta Karolyi
Gymnastics Coach
Born August 29, 1942

Frank Henenlotter
Director
Born August 29, 1950

Ross Petty
Stage Actor
Born August 29, 1946

Chris Steele
Doctor
Born August 29, 1945

Beth Sullivan
Film Producer
Born August 29, 1949

Charles D. Walker
Astronaut
Born August 29, 1948