The #1 song on December 16, 1945

It's Been a Long, Long Time By Harry James

Other #1 songs on December 16, 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 16 birthdays in the 1940s

Vincent Matthews
Runner
Born December 16, 1947
Lesley Stahl
News Anchor
Born December 16, 1941
Terence Knox
TV Actor
Born December 16, 1946
Billy Gibbons
Guitarist
Born December 16, 1949
Christopher Biggins
TV Actor
Born December 16, 1948