The #1 song on May 16, 1946

Prisoner of Love By Perry Como

Other #1 songs on May 16, 1946

#1 R&B Song

Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop
Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra

#1 Country Song

Guitar Polka
Al Dexter

Notable May 16 birthdays in the 1940s

Danny Trejo
Movie Actor
Born May 16, 1944

Jon Jost
Director
Born May 16, 1943

Adrian Legg
Guitarist
Born May 16, 1948

Brewster H. Shaw
Astronaut
Born May 16, 1945

Rick Reuschel
Baseball Player
Born May 16, 1949

Bob Edwards
Radio Host
Born May 16, 1947

Bruce Coville
Children's Author
Born May 16, 1950