The #1 country song on December 5, 1945

It's Been So Long Darling By Ernest Tubb

Other #1 songs on December 5, 1945

#1 Hit Song

It's Been a Long, Long Time
Bing Crosby with The Les Paul Trio

#1 R&B Song

The Honeydripper (Parts 1 & 2)
Joe Liggins and his Honeydrippers

Notable December 5 birthdays in the 1940s

Lanny Wadkins
Golfer
Born December 05, 1949
Jim Plunkett
Football Player
Born December 05, 1947
Abdoulaye Diakite
Drummer
Born December 05, 1950
Jose Carreras
Opera Singer
Born December 05, 1946
Mike Rosen
Radio Host
Born December 05, 1944