The #1 R&B song on May 18, 1946

Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop By Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra

Other #1 songs on May 18, 1946

#1 Hit Song

Prisoner of Love
Perry Como

#1 Country Song

Guitar Polka
Al Dexter

Notable May 18 birthdays in the 1940s

Nick Wyman
Stage Actor
Born May 18, 1950

Joe Bonsall
Country Singer
Born May 18, 1948

Miriam Margolyes
Movie Actress
Born May 18, 1941

Dave Emory
Radio Host
Born May 18, 1949

Justus Frantz
Pianist
Born May 18, 1944

Hugh Keays-Byrne
Movie Actor
Born May 18, 1947

Candice Azzara
TV Actress
Born May 18, 1945