The #1 song on April 2, 1956

The Poor People of Paris By Les Baxter

Other #1 songs on April 2, 1956

UK #1 Song

It's Almost Tomorrow
The Dream Weavers

#1 R&B Song

Why Do Fools Fall in Love
The Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon

#1 Country Song

Heartbreak Hotel
Elvis Presley

Notable April 2 birthdays in the 1950s

David Frankel
Screenwriter
Born April 02, 1959

Allan Corduner
Stage Actor
Born April 02, 1950

Linford Christie
Runner
Born April 02, 1960

Amelia Marshall
Soap Opera Actress
Born April 02, 1958

Elizabeth Hanna
Voice Actress
Born April 02, 1953

Donald Petrie
Director
Born April 02, 1954