The #1 country song on August 2, 1956

I Walk the Line By Johnny Cash

Other #1 songs on August 2, 1956

#1 Hit Song

Heaven on Earth
The Platters

UK #1 Song

Why Do Fools Fall in Love
Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers

#1 R&B Song

Rip It Up
Little Richard

Notable August 2 birthdays in the 1950s

Wilfredo Vazquez
Boxer
Born August 02, 1960
Caleb Carr
Novelist
Born August 02, 1955
Victoria Jackson
Comedian
Born August 02, 1959
Les Dudek
Guitarist
Born August 02, 1952
Mojo Nixon
Pop Singer
Born August 02, 1957
Butch Patrick
TV Actor
Born August 02, 1953