The #1 song on September 18, 1944

Swinging on a Star By Bing Crosby

Other #1 songs on September 18, 1944

#1 R&B Song

Hamp's Boogie Woogie
Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra

#1 Country Song

Soldier's Last Letter
Ernest Tubb

Notable September 18 birthdays in the 1940s

Kerry Livgren
Guitarist
Born September 18, 1949
Gailard Sartain
TV Actor
Born September 18, 1946
Ernestine Jackson
Stage Actress
Born September 18, 1942
John McAfee
Computer Programmer
Born September 18, 1945
Russ Abbot
Comedian
Born September 18, 1947
Fefita La Grande
World Music Singer
Born September 18, 1943
Lynn Abbey
Novelist
Born September 18, 1948
Anna Deavere Smith
Stage Actress
Born September 18, 1950
Gerry Bamman
TV Actor
Born September 18, 1941