The #1 song on December 31, 1946

The Old Lamp-Lighter By Sammy Kaye

Other #1 songs on December 31, 1946

#1 R&B Song

Choo Choo Ch'Boogie
Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five

#1 Country Song

Divorce Me C.O.D.
Merle Travis

Notable December 31 birthdays in the 1940s

Rita Lee
Rock Singer
Born December 31, 1947

Barbara Carrera
Movie Actress
Born December 31, 1945

Alex Ferguson
Soccer Coach
Born December 31, 1941

Andy Summers
Rock Singer
Born December 31, 1942

Sandy Jardine
Soccer Player
Born December 31, 1948

Ben Kingsley
Movie Actor
Born December 31, 1943

Taylor Hackford
Director
Born December 31, 1944