The #1 song on July 16, 1947

Peg o' My Heart By The Harmonicats

Other #1 songs on July 16, 1947

#1 R&B Song

Jack You’re Dead
Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five

#1 Country Song

Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)
Tex Williams 's Western Caravan

Notable July 16 birthdays in the 1940s

Ron Yary
Football Player
Born July 16, 1946
Ruben Blades
World Music Singer
Born July 16, 1948
Margaret Court
Tennis Player
Born July 16, 1942
Victor Sloan
Photographer
Born July 16, 1945
Jimmy Johnson
Football Coach
Born July 16, 1943
Billie Lawless
Sculptor
Born July 16, 1950