The #1 R&B song on May 23, 1946

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

Other #1 songs on May 23, 1946

#1 Hit Song

The Gypsy
The Ink Spots

#1 Country Song

Guitar Polka
Al Dexter

Notable May 23 birthdays in the 1940s

Farida Khelfa
Movie Actress
Born May 23, 1950

Charytín Goyco
World Music Singer
Born May 23, 1949

Gary McCord
Golfer
Born May 23, 1948

Ann Hui
Director
Born May 23, 1947

John Newcombe
Tennis Player
Born May 23, 1944

Lauren Chapin
TV Actress
Born May 23, 1945

Martin Puryear
Sculptor
Born May 23, 1941