The #1 country song on August 15, 1947

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

Other #1 songs on August 15, 1947

#1 Hit Song

Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)
Tex Williams

#1 R&B Song

Jack You’re Dead
Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five

Notable August 15 birthdays in the 1940s

Richard Deacon
Sculptor
Born August 15, 1949
Sylvie Vartan
Jazz Singer
Born August 15, 1944
Tommy Aldridge
Drummer
Born August 15, 1950
Barbara Bouchet
Movie Actress
Born August 15, 1943
Jimmy Webb
Composer
Born August 15, 1946
Tom Johnston
Guitarist
Born August 15, 1948