The #1 R&B song on August 23, 1947

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

Other #1 songs on August 23, 1947

#1 Hit Song

Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)
Tex Williams

#1 Country Song

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

Notable August 23 birthdays in the 1940s

Lee Roy Reams
Movie Actor
Born August 23, 1942
Cris Morena
TV Producer
Born August 23, 1950
Rick Springfield
Rock Singer
Born August 23, 1949
Nanda Malini
World Music Singer
Born August 23, 1943
Tony Bill
Director
Born August 23, 1940
Saira Banu
Movie Actress
Born August 23, 1944