The #1 song on August 18, 1989

Right Here Waiting By Richard Marx

Other #1 songs on August 18, 1989

UK #1 Song

Swing the Mood
Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers

#1 R&B Song

Something in the Way (You Make Me Feel)
Stephanie Mills

#1 Country Song

Sunday in the South
Shenandoah

#1 Alternative Hit

Channel Z
The B-52's

#1 Dance Track

Batdance
Prince

Notable August 18 birthdays in the 1980s

Justin Wilson

Born August 18, 1987
Evan Gattis

Born August 18, 1986
Bart Scott

Born August 18, 1980