The #1 song on July 31, 1944

Swinging on a Star By Bing Crosby

Other #1 songs on July 31, 1944

#1 R&B Song

G.I. Jive
Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five

#1 Country Song

Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby
Louis Jordan

Notable July 31 birthdays in the 1940s

Susan Bennett
Voice Actress
Born July 31, 1949

Ian Beck
Children's Author
Born July 31, 1947

Charlotte Diamond
Folk Singer
Born July 31, 1945

Gary Lewis
Pop Singer
Born July 31, 1946

Lane Davies
Soap Opera Actor
Born July 31, 1950

Heather McKay
Squash Player
Born July 31, 1941