The #1 song on October 18, 1981

Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) By Christopher Cross

Other #1 songs on October 18, 1981

UK #1 Song

It's My Party
Dave Stewart and Barbara Gaskin

#1 R&B Song

Never Too Much
Luther Vandross

#1 Country Song

Never Been So Loved (In All My Life)
Charley Pride

#1 Dance Track

Do You Love Me/ The Genie
Patti Austin

Notable October 18 birthdays in the 1980s

Joy Lauren

Born October 18, 1989

Zac Efron

Born October 18, 1987

Andrew Garcia

Born October 18, 1985

Esperanza Spalding

Born October 18, 1984

Simon Gotch

Born October 18, 1982