The #1 R&B song on May 19, 1944

Straighten Up and Fly Right By King Cole Trio

Other #1 songs on May 19, 1944

#1 Hit Song

I Love You
Bing Crosby

#1 Country Song

So Long Pal
Al Dexter

Notable May 19 birthdays in the 1940s

Roger Sloman
TV Actor
Born May 19, 1946

David Helfgott
Pianist
Born May 19, 1947

Romeo Challenger
Drummer
Born May 19, 1950

Bobby Burgess
TV Actor
Born May 19, 1941

Archie Manning
Football Player
Born May 19, 1949

Fred Neal
Basketball Player
Born May 19, 1942

Maheen Khan
Fashion Designer
Born May 19, 1945

Chris Chittell
Soap Opera Actor
Born May 19, 1948