The #1 R&B song on July 20, 1944

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

Other #1 songs on July 20, 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 20 birthdays in the 1940s

Carlos Santana
Guitarist
Born July 20, 1947

Tantoo Cardinal
Movie Actress
Born July 20, 1950

Jake Scott
Football Player
Born July 20, 1945

Marilyn Minter
Conceptual Artist
Born July 20, 1948

Randal Kleiser
Director
Born July 20, 1946