The #1 song on April 18, 1953

The Doggie in the Window By Patti Page

Other #1 songs on April 18, 1953

UK #1 Song

(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
Lita Roza

#1 R&B Song

Hound Dog
Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

#1 Country Song

Kaw-Liga
Hank Williams

Notable April 18 birthdays in the 1950s

Debbie Combs
Wrestler
Born April 18, 1959
Philip Akin
Movie Actor
Born April 18, 1950
Eric Roberts
Movie Actor
Born April 18, 1956
Mike Gomez
TV Actor
Born April 18, 1951
Neo Rauch
Painter
Born April 18, 1960
Les Pattinson
Bassist
Born April 18, 1958