The #1 R&B song on December 8, 1945

The Honeydripper (Parts 1 & 2) By Joe Liggins and his Honeydrippers

Other #1 songs on December 8, 1945

#1 Hit Song

It's Been a Long, Long Time
Bing Crosby with The Les Paul Trio

#1 Country Song

It's Been So Long Darling
Ernest Tubb

Notable December 8 birthdays in the 1940s

Thomas Cech
Chemist
Born December 08, 1947
Geoff Hurst
Soccer Player
Born December 08, 1941
Nancy Meyers
Screenwriter
Born December 08, 1949
Sorapong Chatree
Movie Actor
Born December 08, 1950
Bob Love
Basketball Player
Born December 08, 1942
Lloyd Duffy
Horse Jockey
Born December 08, 1944