The #1 country song on July 2, 1959

The Battle of New Orleans By Johnny Horton

Other #1 songs on July 2, 1959

#1 Hit Song

The Battle of New Orleans
Johnny Horton

UK #1 Song

Dream Lover
Bobby Darin

#1 R&B Song

Personality
Lloyd Price

Notable July 2 birthdays in the 1950s

Bret Hart

Born July 02, 1957
Jerry Hall

Born July 02, 1956
Wendy Schaal

Born July 02, 1954
Sylvia Rivera

Born July 02, 1952