The #1 song in the UK on July 2, 1955

Unchained Melody By Jimmy Young

Other #1 songs on July 2, 1955

#1 Hit Song

Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
Perez Prado

#1 R&B Song

Ain't That a Shame
Fats Domino

#1 Country Song

In the Jailhouse Now
Webb Pierce

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