The #1 R&B song on December 8, 1945

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

Other #1 songs on December 8, 1945

#1 Hit Song

It's Been a Long, Long Time
Bing Crosby with The Les Paul Trio

#1 Country Song

It's Been So Long Darling
Ernest Tubb

Notable December 8 birthdays in the 1940s

Mary Gordon

Born December 08, 1949
Luis Caffarelli

Born December 08, 1948
Gregg Allman

Born December 08, 1947
John Rubinstein

Born December 08, 1946
Bertie Higgins

Born December 08, 1944
Larry Martin

Born December 08, 1943