The #1 song on December 5, 1945

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

Other #1 songs on December 5, 1945

#1 R&B Song

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

#1 Country Song

It's Been So Long Darling
Ernest Tubb

Notable December 5 birthdays in the 1940s

Jim Messina

Born December 05, 1947
Andy Kim

Born December 05, 1946
Bryan Murray

Born December 05, 1942
Frank Wilson

Born December 05, 1940