The #1 song on December 22, 1945

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

Other #1 songs on December 22, 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 22 birthdays in the 1940s

Ray Guy

Born December 22, 1949
Steve Garvey

Born December 22, 1948
Brian Daley

Born December 22, 1947
C. Eugene Steuerle

Born December 22, 1946
Steve Carlton

Born December 22, 1944
Paul Wolfowitz

Born December 22, 1943
Jerry Koosman

Born December 22, 1942