The #1 country song on October 29, 1947

I'll Hold You in My Heart (Till I Can Hold You in My Arms) By Eddy Arnold and his Tennessee Plowboys

Other #1 songs on October 29, 1947

#1 Hit Song

Near You
Francis Craig

#1 R&B Song

Boogie Woogie Blue Plate
Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five

Notable October 29 birthdays in the 1940s

Kate Jackson
TV Actress
Born October 29, 1948

David Paton
Rock Singer
Born October 29, 1949

David Brigati
Rock Singer
Born October 29, 1940

Norman Hunter
Soccer Player
Born October 29, 1943

Peter Green
Guitarist
Born October 29, 1946

Fausto Leali
World Music Singer
Born October 29, 1944

Melba Moore
R&B Singer
Born October 29, 1945