The #1 country song on July 23, 1947

Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette) By Tex Williams 's Western Caravan

Other #1 songs on July 23, 1947

#1 Hit Song

Peg o' My Heart
The Harmonicats

#1 R&B Song

Jack You’re Dead
Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five

Notable July 23 birthdays in the 1940s

John Nichols
Novelist
Born July 23, 1940

Mandy Miller
Movie Actress
Born July 23, 1944

Massimo Boldi
Comedian
Born July 23, 1945

Michael Wood
TV Show Host
Born July 23, 1948

Lucy Lee Flippin
TV Actress
Born July 23, 1943

Madeline Bell
Soul Singer
Born July 23, 1942

Ian Thomas
Rock Singer
Born July 23, 1950

Andy Mackay
Saxophonist
Born July 23, 1946