The #1 country song on April 18, 1953

Kaw-Liga By Hank Williams

Other #1 songs on April 18, 1953

#1 Hit Song

The Doggie in the Window
Patti Page

UK #1 Song

(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
Lita Roza

#1 R&B Song

Hound Dog
Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Notable April 18 birthdays in the 1950s

Debbie Combs
Wrestler
Born April 18, 1959

Peter Hartley
Cricket Player
Born April 18, 1960

John James
Soap Opera Actor
Born April 18, 1956

Tom Sullivan
Basketball Coach
Born April 18, 1950

Mike Gomez
TV Actor
Born April 18, 1951

Les Pattinson
Bassist
Born April 18, 1958