The #1 R&B song on August 18, 1985

Freeway of Love By Aretha Franklin

Other #1 songs on August 18, 1985

#1 Hit Song

The Power of Love
Huey Lewis and the News

UK #1 Song

Into the Groove
Madonna

#1 Country Song

Real Love
Dolly Parton (duet with Kenny Rogers )

#1 Dance Track

Shout
Tears for Fears

Notable August 18 birthdays in the 1980s

Miesha Tate
MMA Fighter
Born August 18, 1986
Robert Huth
Soccer Player
Born August 18, 1984
Katya Ivanchikova
Pop Singer
Born August 18, 1987
Josh Folan
TV Actor
Born August 18, 1981
Daniel Adams-Ray
Rapper
Born August 18, 1983
Kieran Bew
TV Actor
Born August 18, 1980
Valerie Brandy
Screenwriter
Born August 18, 1990