The #1 country song on August 16, 1945

Oklahoma Hills By Jack Guthrie

Other #1 songs on August 16, 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 16 birthdays in the 1940s

Barry Hay
Rock Singer
Born August 16, 1948

Bruce Beresford
Director
Born August 16, 1940

Bill Spooner
Guitarist
Born August 16, 1949

Lesley Ann Warren
TV Actress
Born August 16, 1946

Katherine Hamnett
Fashion Designer
Born August 16, 1947

John Challis
TV Actor
Born August 16, 1942

Hasely Crawford
Runner
Born August 16, 1950