The #1 song on August 2, 1956

Heaven on Earth By The Platters

Other #1 songs on August 2, 1956

UK #1 Song

Why Do Fools Fall in Love
Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers

#1 R&B Song

Rip It Up
Little Richard

#1 Country Song

I Walk the Line
Johnny Cash

Notable August 2 birthdays in the 1950s

Fakhraddin Manafov
Movie Actor
Born August 02, 1955
Kathryn Harrold
TV Actress
Born August 02, 1950
Wilfredo Vazquez
Boxer
Born August 02, 1960
Les Dudek
Guitarist
Born August 02, 1952
Steve Hillage
Guitarist
Born August 02, 1951
Victoria Jackson
Comedian
Born August 02, 1959