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

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

Other #1 songs on December 16, 1945

#1 Hit Song

It's Been a Long, Long Time
Harry James

#1 Country Song

It's Been So Long Darling
Ernest Tubb

Notable December 16 birthdays in the 1940s

Benny Andersson
Pop Singer
Born December 16, 1946
Vincent Matthews
Runner
Born December 16, 1947
Billy Gibbons
Guitarist
Born December 16, 1949
Christopher Biggins
TV Actor
Born December 16, 1948
Lesley Stahl
News Anchor
Born December 16, 1941