The #1 song in the UK on August 18, 1980

Ashes to Ashes By David Bowie

Other #1 songs on August 18, 1980

#1 Hit Song

Magic
Olivia Newton-John

#1 R&B Song

Upside Down
Diana Ross

#1 Country Song

Drivin' My Life Away
Eddie Rabbitt

#1 Dance Track

Upside Down / I'm Coming Out
Diana Ross

Notable August 18 birthdays in the 1980s

Anna Akana

Born August 18, 1989
Justin Wilson

Born August 18, 1987
Evan Gattis

Born August 18, 1986