The #1 R&B song on May 26, 1946

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

Other #1 songs on May 26, 1946

#1 Hit Song

The Gypsy
The Ink Spots

#1 Country Song

New Spanish Two Step
Bob Wills

Notable May 26 birthdays in the 1940s

Hank Williams Jr.
Country Singer
Born May 26, 1949

Darrell Evans
Baseball Player
Born May 26, 1947

David Ignatius
Novelist
Born May 26, 1950

Imants Kalnins
Composer
Born May 26, 1941

Stevie Nicks
Rock Singer
Born May 26, 1948