The #1 song on December 5, 1942

White Christmas By Bing Crosby

Other #1 songs on December 5, 1942

#1 R&B Song

Trav'lin' Light
Paul Whiteman and his Orchestra featuring Lady Day

Notable December 5 birthdays in the 1940s

John Altman
Composer
Born December 05, 1949

Sarel Van der Merwe
Race Car Driver
Born December 05, 1946

Mike Rosen
Radio Host
Born December 05, 1944

Jim Messina
Pop Singer
Born December 05, 1947

Abdoulaye Diakite
Drummer
Born December 05, 1950