The #1 R&B song on July 16, 1944

G.I. Jive By Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five

Other #1 songs on July 16, 1944

#1 Hit Song

I'll Be Seeing You
Bing Crosby

#1 Country Song

Straighten Up and Fly Right
The King Cole Trio

Notable July 16 birthdays in the 1940s

Robert Lieberman
Director
Born July 16, 1947

Margaret Court
Tennis Player
Born July 16, 1942

Dave Goelz
Puppeteer
Born July 16, 1946

Billie Lawless
Sculptor
Born July 16, 1950

Ruben Blades
World Music Singer
Born July 16, 1948

Jimmy Johnson
Football Coach
Born July 16, 1943

Victor Sloan
Photographer
Born July 16, 1945