The #1 R&B song on November 16, 1942

Trav'lin' Light By Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra featuring Lady Day

Other #1 songs on November 16, 1942

#1 Hit Song

White Christmas
Bing Crosby

Notable November 16 birthdays in the 1940s

Jay Hammer
Soap Opera Actor
Born November 16, 1944

Dan Penn
Soul Singer
Born November 16, 1941

Ken James
TV Actor
Born November 16, 1948

Callen John Thomas Jr.
TV Actor
Born November 16, 1947

Steve Railsback
Movie Actor
Born November 16, 1945

Colin Burgess
Drummer
Born November 16, 1946

Carl Meade
Astronaut
Born November 16, 1950