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

Victoria Jackson

Born August 02, 1959

Caleb Carr

Born August 02, 1955

Butch Patrick

Born August 02, 1953

Andrew Gold

Born August 02, 1951