Famous Birthdays
- Fulvio Melia, Italian-American physicist, astrophysicist and author, born in Gorizia, Italy
- Isabel Pantoja, Spanish copia and Canción melódica singer (Genio y Figura), born in Seville, Spain
Famous Deaths
- Albert Woolson, last veteran US Union army, dies at 109
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About August 2, 1956
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Why Do Fools Fall In Love - Teenagers Featuring Frankie Lymon
