Other #1 songs on October 2, 1953
Across genres and charts

#1 country song

A Dear John Letter

Jean Shepard and Ferlin Husky

#1 R&B song

Shake a Hand

Faye Adams

#1 song

Vaya con Dios (May God Be with You)

Les Paul and Mary Ford

Notable October 2 Birthdays
Born in the 1950s

Robin Riker

Actress and Author

Born October 2, 1952

Vanessa Bell Armstrong

Gospel Singer

Born October 2, 1953

Lorraine Bracco

Actress

Born October 2, 1954

Freddie Jackson

Rhythm and Blues Singer

Born October 2, 1956

John Cook

Professional Golfer

Born October 2, 1957

Robbie Nevil

Pop Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer and Guitarist

Born October 2, 1958

Tom Boswell

Basketball Player

Born October 2, 1953