Historical Events
- "7th Heaven" closes at ANTA Theater NYC after 44 performances
- "Lawrence Welk Show" premieres on ABC
- Portia Nelson, Raymond Taylor and James Shelton's musical revue "Almost Crazy" closes at Longacre Theater, NYC, after 16 performances
US Women's Golf Open
US Open Women's Golf, Wichita GC: Uruguayan Fay Crocker beats Louise Suggs & Mary Lena Faulk by 4 to become the tournament's first overseas winner
Wimbledon Women's Tennis
Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Louise Brough beats fellow American Beverly Fleitz 7-5, 8-6 for her 4th Wimbledon singles title
Famous Birthdays
- Andrew Divoff, Venezuelan actor, know for "The Blacklist", born in San Tomé, Venezuela
- Kevin Michael Grace, Canadian journalist, born in Toronto, Ontario
Famous Weddings
Desmond Tutu
Desmond Tutu marries Leah Nomalizo Shinxani
Pat Summerall
NFL placekicker Pat Summerall (25) weds Kathy Jacobs
Famous Deaths
- Edward Lawson, Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, dies at 82
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About July 2, 1955
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 69 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Unchained Melody - Jimmy Young
