The #1 R&B song on October 31, 1946

Choo Choo Ch'Boogie By Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five

Other #1 songs on October 31, 1946

#1 Hit Song

Rumors Are Flying
Frankie Carle

#1 Country Song

Divorce Me C.O.D.
Merle Travis

Notable October 31 birthdays in the 1940s

Frank Shorter
Runner
Born October 31, 1947
Mickey Rivers
Baseball Player
Born October 31, 1948
Bob Siebenberg
Drummer
Born October 31, 1949
Alexis Golovin
Pianist
Born October 31, 1945
Jane Pauley
News Anchor
Born October 31, 1950
Sally Kirkland
Movie Actress
Born October 31, 1941