The #1 song in the UK on August 18, 1965

Help! By The Beatles

Other #1 songs on August 18, 1965

#1 Hit Song

I Got You Babe
Sonny & Cher

#1 R&B Song

Papa's Got a Brand New Bag (Part 1)
James Brown

#1 Country Song

Yes, Mr. Peters
Roy Drusky and Priscilla Mitchell

Notable August 18 birthdays in the 1960s

Everlast

Born August 18, 1969
Brian Michael Bendis

Born August 18, 1967
Craig Bierko

Born August 18, 1964
Geoff Courtnall

Born August 18, 1962
Timothy Geithner

Born August 18, 1961
Mike LaValliere

Born August 18, 1960