The #1 R&B song on June 26, 1944

Straighten Up and Fly Right By King Cole Trio

Other #1 songs on June 26, 1944

#1 Hit Song

I'll Be Seeing You
Bing Crosby

#1 Country Song

So Long Pal
Al Dexter

Notable June 26 birthdays in the 1940s

Brenda Holloway
Soul Singer
Born June 26, 1946

Carmen Finestra
Screenwriter
Born June 26, 1947

John Beasley
TV Actor
Born June 26, 1943

Adrian Gurvitz
Rock Singer
Born June 26, 1949

Ralph Endersby
TV Actor
Born June 26, 1950

Gilberto Gil
World Music Singer
Born June 26, 1942