The #1 country song on December 31, 1945

It's Been So Long Darling By Ernest Tubb

Other #1 songs on December 31, 1945

#1 Hit Song

Chickery Chick
Sammy Kaye

#1 R&B Song

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

Notable December 31 birthdays in the 1940s

Diane von Furstenberg
Fashion Designer
Born December 31, 1946
Sean S. Cunningham
Director
Born December 31, 1941
Neil Ross
Voice Actor
Born December 31, 1944
Rita Lee
Rock Singer
Born December 31, 1947
Sandy Jardine
Soccer Player
Born December 31, 1948
Andy Summers
Rock Singer
Born December 31, 1942
Ben Kingsley
Movie Actor
Born December 31, 1943