The #1 R&B song on October 18, 1953

Shake a Hand By Faye Adams

Other #1 songs on October 18, 1953

#1 Hit Song

St. George and the Dragonet
Stan Freberg

UK #1 Song

Hey Joe
Frankie Laine

#1 Country Song

Hey Joe
Carl Smith

Notable October 18 birthdays in the 1950s

Terry McMillan
Novelist
Born October 18, 1951
Chris Russo
Radio Host
Born October 18, 1959
Janet Paschal
Gospel Singer
Born October 18, 1956
Thomas Hearns
Boxer
Born October 18, 1958
Richie Sandoval
Boxer
Born October 18, 1960
K Michael Hays
Teacher
Born October 18, 1952
Liz Burch
TV Actress
Born October 18, 1954
Timmy Mallett
TV Show Host
Born October 18, 1955