The #1 R&B song on May 18, 1959

Kansas City By Wilbert Harrison

Other #1 songs on May 18, 1959

#1 Hit Song

Kansas City
Wilbert Harrison

UK #1 Song

A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
Elvis Presley

#1 Country Song

The Battle of New Orleans
Johnny Horton

Notable May 18 birthdays in the 1950s

Denny Dillon
Stage Actress
Born May 18, 1951

Lionel Shriver
Novelist
Born May 18, 1957

Jonathan Maberry
Novelist
Born May 18, 1958

Jari Kurri
Hockey Player
Born May 18, 1960

Diane Duane
Screenwriter
Born May 18, 1952

Gregg Karukas
Pianist
Born May 18, 1956