The #1 song on October 18, 1953

St. George and the Dragonet By Stan Freberg

Other #1 songs on October 18, 1953

UK #1 Song

Hey Joe
Frankie Laine

#1 R&B Song

Shake a Hand
Faye Adams

#1 Country Song

Hey Joe
Carl Smith

Notable October 18 birthdays in the 1950s

Kirby Chambliss

Born October 18, 1959
Thomas Hearns

Born October 18, 1958
Jon Lindstrom

Born October 18, 1957
Craig Bartlett

Born October 18, 1956
Vanessa Briscoe Hay

Born October 18, 1955