The #1 song on August 25, 1945

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

Other #1 songs on August 25, 1945

#1 R&B Song

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

#1 Country Song

You Two-Timed Me One Time Too Often
Tex Ritter

Notable August 25 birthdays in the 1940s

Henry Paul
Country Singer
Born August 25, 1949
Michael Denton
Biologist
Born August 25, 1943
Rollie Fingers
Baseball Player
Born August 25, 1946
Pat Martino
Guitarist
Born August 25, 1944
Keith Tippett
Pianist
Born August 25, 1947
Ayhan Sicimoglu
World Music Singer
Born August 25, 1950
Tony Ramos
TV Actor
Born August 25, 1948