The #1 R&B song on June 5, 1945

Caldonia By Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five

Other #1 songs on June 5, 1945

#1 Hit Song

Sentimental Journey
Les Brown

#1 Country Song

At Mail Call Today
Gene Autry

Notable June 5 birthdays in the 1940s

Alana Cordy-Collins
Archeologist
Born June 05, 1944

Laurie Anderson
Rock Singer
Born June 05, 1947

Ravindra Randeniya
Movie Actor
Born June 05, 1946

Bruce Li
Movie Actor
Born June 05, 1950

Gail Davies
Composer
Born June 05, 1948

Bubby Jones
Race Car Driver
Born June 05, 1941

Jim Peck
Game Show Host
Born June 05, 1943

Ken Follett
Novelist
Born June 05, 1949