The #1 R&B song on June 16, 1945

Caldonia By Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five

Other #1 songs on June 16, 1945

#1 Hit Song

Sentimental Journey
Les Brown

#1 Country Song

Shame on You
Spade Cooley

Notable June 16 birthdays in the 1940s

Giacomo Agostini
Motorcycle Racer
Born June 16, 1942

Iain Matthews
Folk Singer
Born June 16, 1946

Joe Madison
Radio Host
Born June 16, 1949

Al Cowlings
Football Player
Born June 16, 1947

Luis Ojeda
TV Show Host
Born June 16, 1941

Kale Browne
Soap Opera Actor
Born June 16, 1950

Joan Van Ark
TV Actress
Born June 16, 1943