The #1 R&B song on May 23, 1944

Straighten Up and Fly Right By King Cole Trio

Other #1 songs on May 23, 1944

#1 Hit Song

I Love You
Bing Crosby

#1 Country Song

So Long Pal
Al Dexter

Notable May 23 birthdays in the 1940s

Gary McCord
Golfer
Born May 23, 1948
Michael Porter
Economist
Born May 23, 1947
Farida Khelfa
Movie Actress
Born May 23, 1950
Ursula Hegi
Novelist
Born May 23, 1946
Charytín Goyco
World Music Singer
Born May 23, 1949
Martin Puryear
Sculptor
Born May 23, 1941
Lauren Chapin
TV Actress
Born May 23, 1945