The #1 song on March 16, 1944

Besame Mucho (Kiss Me Much) By Jimmy Dorsey

Other #1 songs on March 16, 1944

#1 R&B Song

Do Nothing till You Hear from Me
Duke Ellington and his Famous Orchestra

#1 Country Song

They Took the Stars Out of Heaven
Floyd Tillman

Notable March 16 birthdays in the 1940s

Michael Bruce
Guitarist
Born March 16, 1948
Michael Basman
Chess Player
Born March 16, 1946
Joseph Pilato
Movie Actor
Born March 16, 1949
Chuck Woolery
Game Show Host
Born March 16, 1941
Parisa
World Music Singer
Born March 16, 1950
Jerry Jeff Walker
Country Singer
Born March 16, 1942