The #1 song on April 18, 1953

The Doggie in the Window By Patti Page

Other #1 songs on April 18, 1953

UK #1 Song

(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
Lita Roza

#1 R&B Song

Hound Dog
Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

#1 Country Song

Kaw-Liga
Hank Williams

Notable April 18 birthdays in the 1950s

Susan Faludi

Born April 18, 1959
Eric Roberts

Born April 18, 1956
Robert Greenberg

Born April 18, 1954