The #1 R&B song on April 11, 1945

Tippin' In By Erskine Hawkins and his Orchestra

Other #1 songs on April 11, 1945

#1 Hit Song

My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time
Les Brown

#1 Country Song

Smoke on the Water
Bob Wills

Notable April 11 birthdays in the 1940s

Frederick Hauck
Astronaut
Born April 11, 1941

Damien Thomas
Movie Actor
Born April 11, 1942

Harley Race
Wrestler
Born April 11, 1943

Uli Edel
Director
Born April 11, 1947

Carl Franklin
Director
Born April 11, 1949

John Milius
Director
Born April 11, 1944

Bob Harris
TV Show Host
Born April 11, 1946

Bill Irwin
Movie Actor
Born April 11, 1950