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

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

Other #1 songs on June 18, 1946

#1 Hit Song

The Gypsy
The Ink Spots

#1 Country Song

New Spanish Two Step
Bob Wills

Notable June 18 birthdays in the 1940s

John E. Douglas
Non-Fiction Author
Born June 18, 1945
Mahfuz Anam
Journalist
Born June 18, 1950
Raffaella Carra
World Music Singer
Born June 18, 1943
Sandy Posey
Country Singer
Born June 18, 1944
Delia Smith
Chef
Born June 18, 1941
Paul McCartney
Rock Singer
Born June 18, 1942
Ivonne Coll
TV Actress
Born June 18, 1947
Chris Van Allsburg
Children's Author
Born June 18, 1949