The #1 country song on December 17, 1945

It's Been So Long Darling By Ernest Tubb

Other #1 songs on December 17, 1945

#1 Hit Song

It's Been a Long, Long Time
Harry James

#1 R&B Song

The Honeydripper (Parts 1 & 2)
Joe Liggins and his Honeydrippers

Notable December 17 birthdays in the 1940s

Joel Brooks

Born December 17, 1949
Jim Bonfanti

Born December 17, 1948
Wes Studi

Born December 17, 1947
Eugene Levy

Born December 17, 1946
Jack L. Chalker

Born December 17, 1944
Paul Butterfield

Born December 17, 1942