Other #1 songs on July 2, 1955
Across genres and charts

In the Jailhouse Now by Webb Pierce

#1 country song

In the Jailhouse Now

Webb Pierce

Ain't That a Shame by Fats Domino

#1 R&B song

Ain't That a Shame

Fats Domino

Unchained Melody by Jimmy Young

#1 song in the UK

Unchained Melody

Jimmy Young

Notable July 2 Birthdays
Born in the 1950s

Sylvia Rivera

LGBT Rights Activist

Born July 2, 1952

Wendy Schaal

Actress

Born July 2, 1954

Jerry Hall

Model and Actress

Born July 2, 1956

Bret Hart

Professional Wrestler

Born July 2, 1957

Purvis Short

Basketball Player

Born July 2, 1957