The #1 R&B song on August 29, 1944

Hamp's Boogie Woogie By Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra

Other #1 songs on August 29, 1944

#1 Hit Song

Swinging on a Star
Bing Crosby

#1 Country Song

Soldier's Last Letter
Ernest Tubb

Notable August 29 birthdays in the 1940s

Chris Steele
Doctor
Born August 29, 1945

Bob Beamon
Long Jumper
Born August 29, 1946

Temple Grandin
Biologist
Born August 29, 1947

Stan Hansen
Wrestler
Born August 29, 1949

Marta Karolyi
Gymnastics Coach
Born August 29, 1942

Boro Drljaca
Folk Singer
Born August 29, 1941

Frank Henenlotter
Director
Born August 29, 1950