The #1 R&B song on January 4, 1946

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

Other #1 songs on January 4, 1946

#1 Hit Song

Symphony
Freddy Martin

#1 Country Song

Silver Dew on the Blue Grass Tonight
Bob Wills

Notable January 4 birthdays in the 1940s

Richard R. Schrock

Born January 04, 1945

Doris Kearns Goodwin

Born January 04, 1943

Jim Downing

Born January 04, 1942

George P. Cosmatos

Born January 04, 1941