The #1 song on December 18, 1945

It's Been a Long, Long Time By Harry James

Other #1 songs on December 18, 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 18 birthdays in the 1940s

David A. Johnston

Born December 18, 1949
George T. Johnson

Born December 18, 1948
Steven Spielberg

Born December 18, 1946
Bobby Keys

Born December 18, 1943
Lenore Blum

Born December 18, 1942
Sam Andrew

Born December 18, 1941