The #1 song on December 5, 1945

It's Been a Long, Long Time By Bing Crosby with The Les Paul Trio

Other #1 songs on December 5, 1945

#1 R&B Song

The Honeydripper (Parts 1 & 2)
Joe Liggins and his Honeydrippers

#1 Country Song

It's Been So Long Darling
Ernest Tubb

Notable December 5 birthdays in the 1940s

Enrico Pieranunzi
Pianist
Born December 05, 1949
Mike Rosen
Radio Host
Born December 05, 1944
Andy Kim
Pop Singer
Born December 05, 1946
Abdoulaye Diakite
Drummer
Born December 05, 1950
Kim Simmonds
Guitarist
Born December 05, 1947