The #1 country song on January 17, 1944

Pistol Packin' Mama By Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters

Other #1 songs on January 17, 1944

#1 Hit Song

Paper Doll
Mills Brothers

#1 R&B Song

G.I. Jive
Johnny Mercer with Paul Weston and his Orchestra

Notable January 17 birthdays in the 1940s

Anita Borg

Born January 17, 1949

Jane Elliot

Born January 17, 1947

Chris Montez

Born January 17, 1943

Muhammad Ali

Born January 17, 1942