The #1 R&B song on May 11, 1944

Straighten Up and Fly Right By King Cole Trio

Other #1 songs on May 11, 1944

#1 Hit Song

I Love You
Bing Crosby

#1 Country Song

So Long Pal
Al Dexter

Notable May 11 birthdays in the 1940s

Jeremy Paxman
News Anchor
Born May 11, 1950

Matthew Lesko
Non-Fiction Author
Born May 11, 1943

Pam Ferris
Movie Actress
Born May 11, 1948

Eric Burdon
Rock Singer
Born May 11, 1941

Robert Jarvik
Entrepreneur
Born May 11, 1946

Vojislav Brajovic
TV Actor
Born May 11, 1949

Pam St. Clement
Soap Opera Actress
Born May 11, 1942