The #1 R&B song on May 13, 1944

Straighten Up and Fly Right By King Cole Trio

Other #1 songs on May 13, 1944

#1 Hit Song

I Love You
Bing Crosby

#1 Country Song

So Long Pal
Al Dexter

Notable May 13 birthdays in the 1940s

Vladimir Dzhanibekov
Astronaut
Born May 13, 1942

Joe Johnston
Director
Born May 13, 1950

Sam Anderson
TV Actor
Born May 13, 1945

Marv Wolfman
Comic Book Author
Born May 13, 1946

Zoe Wanamaker
Movie Actress
Born May 13, 1949

Stephen R. Donaldson
Novelist
Born May 13, 1947

Senta Berger
Movie Actress
Born May 13, 1941