The #1 song in the UK on May 18, 1989

Ferry 'Cross the Mersey By The Christians, Holly Johnson, Paul McCartney, Gerry Marsden and Stock Aitken Waterman

Other #1 songs on May 18, 1989

#1 Hit Song

Forever Your Girl
Paula Abdul

#1 R&B Song

Start of a Romance
Skyy

#1 Country Song

If I Had You
Alabama

#1 Alternative Hit

Fascination Street
The Cure

#1 Dance Track

We Call It Acieed/ Trance Dance
D Mob featuring Gary Haisman

Notable May 18 birthdays in the 1980s

Vince Young

Born May 18, 1983
Marie-Ève Pelletier

Born May 18, 1982
Reggie Evans

Born May 18, 1980