The #1 song on August 23, 1947

Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette) By Tex Williams

Other #1 songs on August 23, 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 August 23 birthdays in the 1940s

Nanda Malini
World Music Singer
Born August 23, 1943
Patricia McBride
Dancer
Born August 23, 1942
Lydia Reed
TV Actress
Born August 23, 1944
Rick Springfield
Rock Singer
Born August 23, 1949
Alan Tam
Pop Singer
Born August 23, 1950