The #1 song on December 22, 1945

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

Other #1 songs on December 22, 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 22 birthdays in the 1940s

Martin Vargas
Boxer
Born December 22, 1946
Chris Old
Cricket Player
Born December 22, 1948
Ernest Moniz
Physicist
Born December 22, 1944
Ray Guy
Football Player
Born December 22, 1949
Dick Parry
Saxophonist
Born December 22, 1942