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
- Kevin Michael Grace, Canadian journalist
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? 68 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Unchained Melody - Jimmy Young
