The #1 R&B song on June 26, 1945

Caldonia By Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five

Other #1 songs on June 26, 1945

#1 Hit Song

Sentimental Journey
Les Brown

#1 Country Song

At Mail Call Today
Gene Autry

Notable June 26 birthdays in the 1940s

Brenda Holloway
Soul Singer
Born June 26, 1946

Adrian Gurvitz
Rock Singer
Born June 26, 1949

John Beasley
TV Actor
Born June 26, 1943

Ralph Endersby
TV Actor
Born June 26, 1950

Gilberto Gil
World Music Singer
Born June 26, 1942

Carmen Finestra
Screenwriter
Born June 26, 1947