The #1 song on August 26, 1944

Swinging on a Star By Bing Crosby

Other #1 songs on August 26, 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 26 birthdays in the 1940s

Dennis Perrin
Painter
Born August 26, 1950

Vic Dana
Pop Singer
Born August 26, 1942

Valerie Simpson
R&B Singer
Born August 26, 1946

Barbet Schroeder
Director
Born August 26, 1941

Candy Moore
TV Actress
Born August 26, 1947