The #1 country song on September 26, 1944

Smoke on the Water By Red Foley

Other #1 songs on September 26, 1944

#1 Hit Song

Swinging on a Star
Bing Crosby

#1 R&B Song

I'm Lost
Benny Carter and his Orchestra

Notable September 26 birthdays in the 1940s

Olivia Newton-John
Pop Singer
Born September 26, 1948

Gary Bartz
Saxophonist
Born September 26, 1940

Kent McCord
TV Actor
Born September 26, 1942

Bryan Ferry
Pop Singer
Born September 26, 1945

Jane Smiley
Novelist
Born September 26, 1949

Martine Beswick
Movie Actress
Born September 26, 1941

Mary Beth Hurt
Movie Actress
Born September 26, 1946