The #1 R&B song on June 12, 1945

Caldonia By Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five

Other #1 songs on June 12, 1945

#1 Hit Song

Sentimental Journey
Les Brown

#1 Country Song

Shame on You
Spade Cooley

Notable June 12 birthdays in the 1940s

Bert Sakmann
Biologist
Born June 12, 1942

Ivo Linna
World Music Singer
Born June 12, 1949

Roy Harper
Folk Singer
Born June 12, 1941

Sonia Manzano
TV Actress
Born June 12, 1950

Barry Morrow
Screenwriter
Born June 12, 1948

Bobby Gould
Soccer Player
Born June 12, 1946