The #1 R&B song on July 2, 1945

Caldonia By Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five

Other #1 songs on July 2, 1945

#1 Hit Song

Sentimental Journey
Les Brown

#1 Country Song

Stars and Stripes on Iwo Jima
Bob Wills

Notable July 2 birthdays in the 1940s

Franz Rosei
Sculptor
Born July 02, 1947
Greg Brown
Folk Singer
Born July 02, 1949
Richard Axel
Biologist
Born July 02, 1946
Lauri Peters
Stage Actress
Born July 02, 1943
Saul Rubinek
Movie Actor
Born July 02, 1948