The #1 R&B song on April 16, 1946

Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop By Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra

Other #1 songs on April 16, 1946

#1 Hit Song

Oh! What It Seemed to Be
Frankie Carle

#1 Country Song

Guitar Polka
Al Dexter

Notable April 16 birthdays in the 1940s

Michel Denisot
TV Show Host
Born April 16, 1945

Sandy Hawley
Horse Jockey
Born April 16, 1949

Erol Evgin
World Music Singer
Born April 16, 1947

Frank Williams
Race Car Driver
Born April 16, 1942

Dennis Russell Davies
Pianist
Born April 16, 1944

Ruth Madoc
TV Actress
Born April 16, 1943