The #1 song on December 21, 1945

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

Other #1 songs on December 21, 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 21 birthdays in the 1940s

John Longenecker
Screenwriter
Born December 21, 1947
Samuel L. Jackson
Movie Actor
Born December 21, 1948
Josh Mostel
Movie Actor
Born December 21, 1946
Albert Lee
Guitarist
Born December 21, 1943
Hwang Jang-lee
Movie Actor
Born December 21, 1944
Jeffrey Katzenberg
Film Producer
Born December 21, 1950