The #1 R&B song on December 31, 1943

Sweet Slumber By Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra

Other #1 songs on December 31, 1943

#1 Hit Song

Paper Doll
Mills Brothers

Notable December 31 birthdays in the 1940s

Andy Summers
Rock Singer
Born December 31, 1942
Burton Cummings
Pop Singer
Born December 31, 1947
Connie Willis
Novelist
Born December 31, 1945
Taylor Hackford
Director
Born December 31, 1944
Sean S. Cunningham
Director
Born December 31, 1941
Diane von Furstenberg
Fashion Designer
Born December 31, 1946