The #1 song on August 23, 1944

Swinging on a Star By Bing Crosby

Other #1 songs on August 23, 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 August 23 birthdays in the 1940s

Richard Sanders
TV Actor
Born August 23, 1940

Rudy Ruettiger
Football Player
Born August 23, 1948

Susana Vieira
TV Actress
Born August 23, 1942

Nanda Malini
World Music Singer
Born August 23, 1943

Vicky Leandros
Pop Singer
Born August 23, 1949

Alan Tam
Pop Singer
Born August 23, 1950

Rex Allen Jr.
Country Singer
Born August 23, 1947