The #1 R&B song on July 11, 1945

Who Threw the Whiskey in the Well By Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra

Other #1 songs on July 11, 1945

#1 Hit Song

Sentimental Journey
Les Brown

#1 Country Song

Shame on You
Spade Cooley

Notable July 11 birthdays in the 1940s

Jay Johnson
TV Actor
Born July 11, 1949

Oscar D'Leon
Bassist
Born July 11, 1943

James Reiss
Poet
Born July 11, 1941

Steven Gundry
Doctor
Born July 11, 1950

Steve Zuckerman
Director
Born July 11, 1947

James A. Borland
Teacher
Born July 11, 1944

Tomasz Stańko
Trumpet Player
Born July 11, 1942

Bill Boggs
Game Show Host
Born July 11, 1946