The #1 song in the UK on October 18, 1981

It's My Party By Dave Stewart and Barbara Gaskin

Other #1 songs on October 18, 1981

#1 Hit Song

Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
Christopher Cross

#1 R&B Song

Never Too Much
Luther Vandross

#1 Country Song

Never Been So Loved (In All My Life)
Charley Pride

#1 Dance Track

Do You Love Me/ The Genie
Patti Austin

Notable October 18 birthdays in the 1980s

Carly Schroeder
TV Actress
Born October 18, 1990
Esperanza Spalding
Jazz Singer
Born October 18, 1984
Zac Efron
Movie Actor
Born October 18, 1987
Joel Piper
Pop Singer
Born October 18, 1985
Leandro Robin
Folk Singer
Born October 18, 1986
Josh Gracin
Country Singer
Born October 18, 1980
Matthew Centrowitz Jr.
Runner
Born October 18, 1989
Efe Ambrose
Soccer Player
Born October 18, 1988
Dante
Soccer Player
Born October 18, 1983