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

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

Other #1 songs on July 26, 1944

#1 Hit Song

I'll Be Seeing You
Bing Crosby

#1 Country Song

Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby
Louis Jordan

Notable July 26 birthdays in the 1940s

Peter Hyams
Director
Born July 26, 1943
Brenton Wood
Soul Singer
Born July 26, 1941
Linda Harrison
Movie Actress
Born July 26, 1945
Terry Denton
Children's Author
Born July 26, 1950
Jeremy Thomas
Film Producer
Born July 26, 1949