The #1 song on August 18, 1954

Sh-Boom By The Crew-Cuts

Other #1 songs on August 18, 1954

UK #1 Song

Cara Mia
David Whitfield

#1 R&B Song

Honey Love
The Drifters feat. Clyde McPhatter

#1 Country Song

I Don't Hurt Anymore
Hank Snow

Notable August 18 birthdays in the 1950s

OG Magnum
Rapper
Born August 18, 1958

David Benoit
Pianist
Born August 18, 1953

Dennis Elliott
Drummer
Born August 18, 1950

Tom Flynn
Journalist
Born August 18, 1955

Fat Lever
Basketball Player
Born August 18, 1960

Alexandre Rockwell
TV Actor
Born August 18, 1956

Elayne Boosler
Comedian
Born August 18, 1952

Carole Bouquet
Movie Actress
Born August 18, 1957