The #1 song on July 23, 1945

On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe By Johnny Mercer

Other #1 songs on July 23, 1945

#1 R&B Song

Who Threw the Whiskey in the Well
Lucky Millinder and his Orchestra

#1 Country Song

At Mail Call Today
Gene Autry

Notable July 23 birthdays in the 1940s

John Hall

Born July 23, 1948
Gardner Dozois

Born July 23, 1947
René Ricard

Born July 23, 1946
Dino Danelli

Born July 23, 1944
Randall Forsberg

Born July 23, 1943
Madeline Bell

Born July 23, 1942
Richie Evans

Born July 23, 1941
Don Imus

Born July 23, 1940