The #1 song on December 21, 1945

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

Other #1 songs on December 21, 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 21 birthdays in the 1940s

Barry Gordon

Born December 21, 1948
Roy Karch

Born December 21, 1946
Michael Tilson Thomas

Born December 21, 1944
Carla Thomas

Born December 21, 1942
Frank Zappa

Born December 21, 1940