Other #1 songs on August 18, 1954
Across genres and charts

#1 R&B song

Honey Love

The Drifters feat. Clyde McPhatter

#1 song in the UK

Cara Mia

David Whitfield with Mantovani and his Orchestra

#1 song

Sh-Boom

The Crew-Cuts with David Carroll and His Orchestra

Notable August 18 Birthdays
Born in the 1950s

Elayne Boosler

Comedian

Born August 18, 1952

Louie Gohmert

Politician

Born August 18, 1953

Bruce Benedict

Baseball Player

Born August 18, 1955

John Debney

Film Composer

Born August 18, 1956

Tan Dun

Composer and Conductor

Born August 18, 1957

Madeleine Stowe

Actress

Born August 18, 1958

Tom Prichard

Professional Wrestler and Trainer

Born August 18, 1959

Patrick Swayze

Actor

Born August 18, 1952

Marvin Isley

Musician

Born August 18, 1953