The #1 R&B song on June 8, 1944

Straighten Up and Fly Right By King Cole Trio

Other #1 songs on June 8, 1944

#1 Hit Song

I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You)
Harry James

#1 Country Song

So Long Pal
Al Dexter

Notable June 8 birthdays in the 1940s

Derek Underwood
Cricket Player
Born June 08, 1945
Colin Baker
TV Actor
Born June 08, 1943
Jurgen von der Lippe
TV Actor
Born June 08, 1948
Alan Scarfe
Movie Actor
Born June 08, 1946
Kathy Baker
TV Actress
Born June 08, 1950
Andrew Weil
Teacher
Born June 08, 1942
Emanuel Ax
Pianist
Born June 08, 1949
Sara Paretsky
Novelist
Born June 08, 1947
Paula Robison
Flute Player
Born June 08, 1941