The #1 country song on August 12, 1945

Oklahoma Hills By Jack Guthrie

Other #1 songs on August 12, 1945

#1 Hit Song

On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe
Johnny Mercer

#1 R&B Song

Who Threw the Whiskey in the Well
Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra

Notable August 12 birthdays in the 1940s

Dottie Peoples
Jazz Singer
Born August 12, 1950

Mark Knopfler
Guitarist
Born August 12, 1949

William Hartston
Chess Player
Born August 12, 1947

Jennifer Warren
Movie Actress
Born August 12, 1941

Geoff Muldaur
Guitarist
Born August 12, 1943

Renate Eggebrecht
Violinist
Born August 12, 1944