The #1 song on August 18, 1989

Right Here Waiting By Richard Marx

Other #1 songs on August 18, 1989

UK #1 Song

Swing the Mood
Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers

#1 R&B Song

Something in the Way (You Make Me Feel)
Stephanie Mills

#1 Country Song

Sunday in the South
Shenandoah

#1 Alternative Hit

Channel Z
The B-52's

#1 Dance Track

Batdance
Prince

Notable August 18 birthdays in the 1980s

Mika
Pop Singer
Born August 18, 1983
Robert Huth
Soccer Player
Born August 18, 1984
Francesca Monte
Pop Singer
Born August 18, 1987
Macry Velez
Model
Born August 18, 1988
Graham Zusi
Soccer Player
Born August 18, 1986
Valerie Brandy
Screenwriter
Born August 18, 1990
Fredric Aasbo
Race Car Driver
Born August 18, 1985