The #1 country song on May 18, 1959

The Battle of New Orleans By Johnny Horton

Other #1 songs on May 18, 1959

#1 Hit Song

Kansas City
Wilbert Harrison

UK #1 Song

A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
Elvis Presley

#1 R&B Song

Kansas City
Wilbert Harrison

Notable May 18 birthdays in the 1950s

Alan Kupperberg

Born May 18, 1953

Diane Duane

Born May 18, 1952

Jim Sundberg

Born May 18, 1951

Rod Milburn

Born May 18, 1950