The #1 R&B song on July 31, 1947

Jack You’re Dead By Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five

Other #1 songs on July 31, 1947

#1 Hit Song

Peg o' My Heart
The Harmonicats

#1 Country Song

Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)
Tex Williams 's Western Caravan

Notable July 31 birthdays in the 1940s

Gary Lewis
Pop Singer
Born July 31, 1946

Geraldine Chaplin
Movie Actress
Born July 31, 1944

Charlotte Diamond
Folk Singer
Born July 31, 1945

Heather McKay
Squash Player
Born July 31, 1941

Lane Davies
Soap Opera Actor
Born July 31, 1950

Susan Bennett
Voice Actress
Born July 31, 1949