The #1 song on July 31, 1945

On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe By Johnny Mercer

Other #1 songs on July 31, 1945

#1 R&B Song

Who Threw the Whiskey in the Well
Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra

#1 Country Song

At Mail Call Today
Gene Autry

Notable July 31 birthdays in the 1940s

Gary Lewis
Pop Singer
Born July 31, 1946

Ian Beck
Children's Author
Born July 31, 1947

Lane Davies
Soap Opera Actor
Born July 31, 1950

Susan Bennett
Voice Actress
Born July 31, 1949

Geraldine Chaplin
Movie Actress
Born July 31, 1944

Heather McKay
Squash Player
Born July 31, 1941