The #1 country song on December 16, 1945

It's Been So Long Darling By Ernest Tubb

Other #1 songs on December 16, 1945

#1 Hit Song

It's Been a Long, Long Time
Harry James

#1 R&B Song

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

Notable December 16 birthdays in the 1940s

Christopher Biggins
TV Actor
Born December 16, 1948
Benny Andersson
Pop Singer
Born December 16, 1946
Lesley Stahl
News Anchor
Born December 16, 1941
Vincent Matthews
Runner
Born December 16, 1947
Billy Gibbons
Guitarist
Born December 16, 1949